About the Property
A marked trail leads through old field white pine, spruce and various hardwoods including beech and red oak. Much of this property was once former pastureland as observed by stonewalls and juniper bushes now increasingly being shaded out by overstory trees. Numerous vernal pools and seeps as well as perennial streams dot and line the landscape providing a rich diversity of plants and animals. At the height of land is a cabin which is on the adjacent private property. Please respect this area. From the cabin you can stand at the highest point in Wolfeboro and take in a picturesque view of Lake Winnipesaukee.
Please see our Visitor Use Guidelines page for a complete list of rules and regulations for Forest Society reservations.
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*Note: A timber harvest is taking place on this property through the fall. Visitors to High Watch that are wishing to hike the High Watch Trail off High Watch Road will need to adhere to the proper places to park their vehicles in an effort to avoid blocking access by logging equipment. The trail will remain open but please exercise caution around equipment and keep a safe distance away. To learn more about this and other forest management projects, visit Recent Forestry Projects or Cutting for Conservation.*
Three different paths lead to the summit of Green Mountain, where you’ll find the fire tower that’s part of the Green Mountain State Forest, a block of land at the summit surrounded by the High Watch Preserve.
The land was first settled as farmland in the 18th century, as evidenced by the cellar holes, cemeteries, cleared fields, and old farm house that was removed from the property. The land also became a source of forest products for much of the last century.
A hiking trail maintained by the Squam Lakes Association runs over this property, offering nice views of Squam Lake.