Rachel Carson Wildlife Preserve – Wells, ME
The loop trail at the Rachel Carson Wildlife Preserve in Wells, Maine is allows for an easy walk through a peaceful, natural setting. Viewing areas set up throughout the trail highlight the most noteworthy viewing spots. This is a thoughtfully planned venue which is great for all nature lovers. We didn't see much wildlife in our time at the Preserve, but we know there is a lot out there. Bring your binoculars!
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Groton Hurd Property Trail – Groton MA
The Hurd property trail offers a 2-3 mile hike with panoramas of picturesque horse farms. The Groton area is rich with hiking trails, and this is one of our favorites. It has some good views deeper along the trail and a unique area set aside for "peaceful thought" near the beginning.
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Chesterfield Gorge Trail – Spofford, NH
January 7, 2012
Bridge(s), Dirt/Gravel, Dog-Friendly, Easy, Loop Trail, Medium, Medium - Encounter Several People, NH, Water
Chesterfield Gorge offers a 3/4 mile hike with fantastic views. It isn't the longest hike, but there are great views of the gorge nearly the entire way. This one isn't recommended if you have difficulty navigating hilly terrain, but if that isn't an issue then this one is terrific if you want a short but rewarding hike - with or without the kids.
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Goose Pond Loop Trail – Keene NH
January 7, 2012
Dirt/Gravel, Dog-Friendly, Easy, Loop Trail, Medium, Medium - Encounter Several People, NH, Water
Goose Pond Loop Trail is located in the scenic town of Keene, New Hampshire. This is a scenic 2 mile hike offering fantastic views of Goose Pond. Parking is available at the start of the trail which leads up into the woods. It isn't too long before you reach the pond itself which is calm and has a great New England feel to it. The rest of the hike is a mostly flat loop around the pond.
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Fox Forest Black Gum Swamp Loop Trail – Hillsborough NH
January 4, 2012
Dirt/Gravel, Dog-Friendly, Loop Trail, Low - An Occasional Encounter, Medium, NH, Swamp
Fox Forest in Hillsborough, NH features a variety of moderate trails for walking and hiking. The Black Gum Swamp Loop Trail within Fox Forest is not particularly impressive or memorable, but it makes for a good outing nevertheless.
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EllasTrails
January 13, 2012
Dirt/Gravel, Dog-Friendly, Easy, Loop Trail, Medium - Encounter Several People, Panorama, Stroller-Friendly, Swamp, Water, Wheelchair Accessible