About the Property
Abutting the scenic Lamprey River, this reservation offers two well maintained trails. The one-way white blaze trail is about a mile in length with gentle slopes and exceptional views along the river; it also passes through two areas of regenerating forest which had recent selective harvests. The yellow-blaze 0.5-mile loop trail is more rolling in terrain and runs by the river’s edge. On both trails, don’t be surprised to see deer and turkeys, and along the river King Fishers, waterfowl and beavers.
The Forest Society primarily manages this property for sustainable forestry, productive wildlife habitat, local recreation, and other conservation benefits in support of the greater Epping community.
Please see our Visitor Use Guidelines page for a complete list of rules and regulations for Forest Society reservations.
If you are looking to explore a unique forest in this area that offers a wider array of recreational opportunities, we encourage you to visit any of our “Recommended Properties Nearby” featured below.
Fishing Guide
Not long after Congress designated the Lamprey River as part of the National Wild and Scenic River system, the Forest Society acquired the Lamprey River Forest. The Lamprey River along here has a steady current and is popular in the spring with canoeists and kayakers. It is stocked with trout by N.H. Fish and Game, but also hosts both small and large mouth bass. The property has a small parking area off Old Bridge lane. Look for the Forest Society sign at the beginning of the trail.
To see more about Lamprey River recreation, including a tour guide and map that includes the Forest Society’s Lamprey River Forest, visit the Lamprey River Advisory Council’s website at lampreyriver.org.
