LET'S HIKE NORTH SECTION BEAVER BROOK CONSERVATION AREA/HOLLIS NH
Details
Activity Type: Hiking, Local Walks, & Trail Running | Hiking
Difficulty: 3 - Easy
Trip Leader(s): Richard Lombard
Registration Type: Registration
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Register By: 2/28/2026
Audience: Adults
Description: The Beaver Brook Association is dedicated to managing more than 2,200 acres of conservation land, which plays a vital role in protecting habitats for a diverse range of wildlife. This area features an extensive network of trails that meander through scenic forests and vibrant wetlands, offering hikers a chance to experience the natural beauty and ecological richness of the region. Our hike will begin at the Wildlife Pond Trailhead and follow the Wildlife Pond Trail around Wildlife Pond, which will provide us opportunities to observe a variety of waterfowl, and mammals such as beaver, muskrat, and otter. From the Wildlife Pond Trail we will connect with the Hatfield and West Trails, then onto the Rocky Ridge Trail. The Rocky Ridge Trail will initially involve climbing over some rocks and boulders to reach the ridge, and then down again to the Tupelo Trail, which will connect with the Jeff Smith Trail that follows along the scenic Rocky Pond Brook and will bring us back to the parking area. Remember that it is still winter so dress in layers and avoid cotton clothing, especially cotton dungarees and jeans. Since trails can be wet, consider packing a spare pair of warm socks in case your boots get wet. Also, large plastic bread bags can be used as a barrier between your dry socks and wet boots. Expect to hike about 6 miles over relatively level terrain, except for the Rocky Ridge Trail. Weather and trail conditions could change at any time so pack a pair of Microspikes, or equivalent stabilizer for traction on snow, ice, and frozen terrain. And gaiters are helpful to keep ice/snow from falling inside your winter footwear. Bring sufficient water and snacks/lunch. A garden kneeling pad or a piece of an old yoga map or sleeping pad are useful items to sit on during lunch breaks, especially if the ground is damp.
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