HIKING
HIKE DETAILS
Friday September 16th
Mt Wantastiquet - Upper Trail - Night Hike
Route: Wantastiquet Upper Trail
Expected Duration: 2-1/2 hours
Estimated Distance: 4-1/2 miles
Skill Level: Moderate
Arrive at Departure Point by 4:30pm
Trip starts promptly at 5pm
Departure Point: Trailhead parking area at Wantastiquet base, Mountain Road, Hinsdale (across from Norm’s Marina). Carpooling suggested as parking area is small.
Hike takes about 45 minutes to reach the top and is suitable for anyone, age 3 years old and up, in healthy condition. While the terrain is rocky, you're hiking on a wide road-type path. The trail zig-zags back and forth so it's not a steep climb for any length of time. Fine view of Brattleboro across the river.
THIS IS A KID FRIENDLY HIKE
Guide(s): Kendra Gardner
Saturday September 17th
Moon Ledge
Guided sunset hiking tour to Moon Ledge
Route: Daniels Mountain to Moon Ledge
Expected Duration: 2-1/2 hours
Estimated Distance: 1-1/2 miles
Skill Level: Moderate
Arrive at Departure Point by 6:00pm
Trip starts promptly at 6:30pm
Departure Point: Trailhead parking area, N. Hinsdale Road, Hinsdale. 1.7 miles from intersection of Monument & Plain Roads; left hand side of road). Look for “Departure Point” sign. Carpooling suggested as parking area is small.
Follow white diamonds nailed to trees, hike 0.7 mile up Daniels Mountain while climbing 549'. Moon Ledge, a rocky outcrop, offers a spectacular view (cloud cover permitting!) into Massachusetts and Vermont from a grassy clearing on the south side of the mountain. Trail is steep and rocky in parts.
THIS IS A KID-FRIENDLY HIKE.
Guide(s): Mike Darcy
Saturday September 17th
Eagle's Nest
Route: Bald Eagle’s Nest
Expected Duration: 1 to 1-1/4 hours
Estimated Distance: 1.2 miles
Skill Level: Easy
Arrive at Departure Point by 10am
Trip starts promptly at 10:30am
Departure Point: Prospect Street Boat Launch
Easy, fun hike out to the eagles' nest on a mostly flat, wide trail that has a couple of small hills. There are other nests, signs of beavers, and other fowl to observe along the trail.
THIS IS A KID-FRIENDLY HIKE.
Guide(s): Sarah Hudon
Saturday September 17th
Guided Hiking Tour over Bear Mountain
Route: Pisgah to Bear Mt. to Moon Ledge to Wantastiquet
Expected Duration: All Day
Estimated Distance: 7 miles
Skill Level: Moderate to Strenuous
THIS IS A CHALLENGING HIKE
Arrive at Departure Point at 9am
Trip Starts promptly at 9:30am
Departure Point: Hinsdale High School parking lot, 49 School St, Hinsdale.
Hikers will be transported to Pisgah Park, picked up at Wantastiquet and bussed back to the parking lot.
We’ll be hiking in a remote area. Elevation will offer scenic views so bring your phone or camera. We may see occasional wild life.
Bring food, water and snacks for nourishment.
Guide(s): Leo Marshall & Mike Darcy
Saturday September 17th
Guided Meditative Sunrise Hike
Route: Pisgah State Park to Kilburn View
Expected Duration: 2 hours
Estimated Distance: 3 miles
Skill Level: Easy to Moderate
Arrive at Departure Point at 5:00am
Trip Starts promptly at 5:30am
Departure Point: Pisgah State Park, parking lot off 63 N.
Moderate hike with some hills. Hiking along Pisgah Ridge over bridge to the first clearing to view a calming sunrise.
Elevation will offer scenic views and possible wildlife, bring your camera.
Guide(s): Mike Darcy
Saturday September 17th
Sunday September 18th
NH Fish & Game, Guided Hiking Tour around the Hinsdale House grounds
Route: Hinsdale House Grounds
Expected Duration: 1 hour
Skill Level: Easy/Basic
Arrive at Departure Point by 11:30am
Trip starts promptly at 12:00pm on both days
Departure Point: Hinsdale House,
609 Brattleboro Road, Hinsdale.
Guided historic tour of the Col. Ebenezer Hinsdale House followed by a walk around the grounds and some of the surrounding trails. This area is easily accessible and terrain is level with one small rise over the rail trail. Great for families with small children and those with limited mobility. As part of the tour, we will also be exploring various animal tracks and furs thanks to NH Fish & Game learning materials. Come see how many you can
identify!
THIS IS A KID-FRIENDLY HIKE.
Guide(s): Sharron Smith, Nicole Ebbinghausen
ARRIVE PREPARED
Hikers:
Hiking boots are strongly recommended; next best is some type of sturdy footwear.
Canoers/Kayakers:
Required: PFD (life preserver); canoe/kayak; paddle. YOU WILL NEED YOUR OWN EQUIPMENT for the Liscomb Hollow trips. We suggest waterproof bag(s) for gear.
Recommended for All:
Dress appropriately for changing weather; identification; hat; sunglasses; sun screen/block; bug spray/repellent;
lots of water/Gatorade; snacks/lunch; small first aid kit; binoculars: phone or camera; backpack.