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outdoor guide

OUTDOOR GUIDE
To
Antrim and Bennington
New Hampshire
Willard Pond in Antrim, as viewed from Bald Mountain
Compliments of the
Antrim Bennington Lions Club
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Table of Contents
Introduction
Message from the Lions Club ____2
Message from Our Towns ______3
Special Places
Antrim
Cemeteries _______________ 4
dePierrefeu/Willard Pond ____ 6
Franklin Pierce Lake_________ 8
Gregg Lake _______________ 9
Lily Pond, Meeting House Hill _ 12
Loveren’s Mill ____________ 14
McCabe Forest ___________ 16
Meadow Marsh ___________ 18
Memorial Park ____________ 19
North Branch River ________ 20
Rye Pond ________________ 21
Bennington
Bruce Edes Forest _________ 22
Cemeteries ______________ 23
Crotched Mountain_________ 23
Powder Mill Pond __________ 25
Rail Trail ________________ 26
Whittemore Lake__________ 27
Nearby and Shared
Map of Antrim/Bennington ___28
Contoocook River __________30
Fox State Forest __________32
Harris Center ____________33
High Five ________________34
Activities
Archery ________________
Basketball ______________
Biking _________________
Birding_________________
Boating ________________
Camping ________________
Dog Walking _____________
Fishing _________________
Geocaching______________
Golf ___________________
Hiking and Snowshoeing ____
Horseback Riding ________
Hunting ________________
Playing Fields ____________
Running ________________
Skateboarding, Longboarding
Skiing _________________
Snowmobiling ____________
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Star Gazing _____________ 50
Swimming _______________ 50
Tennis _________________ 50
Volleyball _______________ 50
And More!
Being Wise in the Woods ___ 51
Youth Corner ____________ 52
Wildlife and Wildflowers ___ 53
Calendar _______________ 55
Outdoor Guide Future _____ 56
Copyright © 2009 by the Antrim Bennington Lions Club
The Antrim Bennington Lions Club reserves the right to determine the
distribution of the Outdoor Guide and the quantities for each location.
Message from the Lions Club
One of Message
the great advantages
of living
Antrim and
Bennington is
from
thein Lions
Club
the range of the outdoor activities available to us. Spending time
outdoors is healthy for us, can be educational as we learn more
about nature and the environment and most of all it is enjoyable. In
addition our outdoor activities are available across all four seasons
and we don’t have to drive far or spend much money to enjoy them.
The key question is how do residents and visitors find out what
these outdoor activities are. In response to this need the Antrim
Bennington Lions Club has compiled the Outdoor Guide which we
hope will enable all of the residents and guests of Antrim and Bennington to enjoy the outdoors even more.
We had over 40 volunteers who allocated many hours of their time
to make sure we have quality content for the Outdoor Guide. I
would like to especially thank Virginia Dickinson who has worked
long hours to provide all of the illustrations for the guide. I also
would like to acknowledge Joe MacGregor, Celeste Lunetta, Peter
Moore, Char Russell and Rod Zwirner who made significant contributions to the guide.
We would also like to thank all of the sponsors who have purchased
ads to allow us to print 6,000 copies of this guide which we expect
will last till 2011 when we plan to do a revision and printing.
In addition we have a version of the Outdoor Guide on the Internet
at www.ablions.org/og that will provide interactive features and allow contributions by people with additional input for the guide.
The Antrim Bennington Lions Club has made this guide our major
service project for 2009 and based on early feedback from resident and local businesses we think we have a winner. We appreciate
the support from the local community over the years with our major
fundraisers—Home and Harvest BBQ at Tenney Farm and selling
XMAS trees. These funds allow us to provide assistance to the
community for sight and hearing needs, families that may need a
little help and support youth programs.
We are always looking for additional members who can help expand
what we are able to do for the community. Please contact us if you
are interested in becoming a member of our Lions Club.
Respectfully,
Richard Loveland
President, Antrim Bennington Lions Club
June, 2009
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Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 603.478.1344
Message from Our Towns
Welcome to Antrim and all the outdoor activities it has to offer!
With its 35.7 miles square miles of land and .8 square miles of water offering trails, scenic views, history, water sports, and activities of all kinds, Antrim is the perfect place to visit or to plan your
“staycation”. Enjoy the outdoors and take advantage of the
friendly small-town restaurants and businesses that will add to your
outdoor experience.
Browse through this guide and see all the possibilities from the
wonderful hiking and bicycling trails to the variety of streams and
lakes that offer fishing and water sports of all kinds. Visit the areas that provide the quietness of the wilderness and watch for all
the wildlife that call Antrim home. We have something for everyone. So, no matter what your taste, you will enjoy all that Antrim
has to offer. Welcome. We are glad you’re here!
Neal A. Cass
Town Administrator
Town of Antrim
66 Main Street, PO Box 517
Antrim, NH 03440
(603) 588-6785
www.antrimnh.org
Welcome to Bennington! Our town is nestled in the Monadnock Region and has a wide variety of outdoor activities to enjoy year
round. In the winter Bennington offers skiing and snowboarding,
snowshoeing, as well as snowmobile trails. From spring through fall
Bennington offers an array of activities such as boating, fishing and
swimming on our lakes and rivers, hunting, leaf peeping and bird
watching are also very popular. There are ample hiking opportunities
to experience in Bennington in our Town Forest, on mountain trails
and railroad beds.
Within this booklet, specific areas that are special to our town are
fully detailed and provide a rich spectrum of what Bennington’s outdoors is all about. As you explore Bennington’s natural environment,
be on the lookout for signs of the early history such as rustic
stonewalls, historic buildings and open pasture lands. Bennington’s
four seasons of activities serves as a perfect place to enjoy what
nature has to offer.
The Bennington
Conservation
Commission
7 School Street
Bennington, NH 03442
(603) 588-8005
www.townofbennington.com
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Special Places - Antrim
Cemeteries
There are five community cemeteries in Antrim: Meeting House Hill
Cemetery, Centre Cemetery, North Branch Cemetery, Over East
Antrim Cemetery, Maplewood Cemetery and one family cemetery.
Today only two of them are used, the other four have been inactive
for at least 100 years. Two of the cemeteries are in Antrim Center,
one in North Branch, one in East Antrim, one on Route 202 just
north of Antrim Village, and one on the Antrim-Hillsboro town line
on Route 202.
Meeting House Hill Cemetery: The original cemetery is located on
Meeting House Hill in Antrim Center. It was started prior to the
town’s incorporation
in 1777 and was
used for about 50
years. Adjacent to
the cemetery is the
site of the first
meetinghouse.
To
access the cemetery
follow Rte 31 to Antrim Center. Exit
Rte 31 at the Antrim Grange and
proceed up Meeting
House
Hill.The
cemetery is on the
left. Remember the
road is a public way but is no longer maintained by the town. In the
1820’s when this was nearing full occupancy three more cemeteries
were started.
Centre Cemetery and North Branch Cemetery: These were tied
to a nearby church. By 1820 the center of activity in town shifted
from the top of Meeting House Hill to Antrim Center. Probably people were tired of going up the hill to attend church and do the
town’s business. A new church and parsonage was constructed in Antrim Center-the church was demolished in the late 1800’s, but the
parsonage is still present. A cemetery was started across the road
from the parsonage. It was used until the late 1800’s. You can visit
this cemetery by staying on Rte 31 at the Antrim Grange- it is
across the road from the third house on your right past the
Grange.
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The cemetery in North Branch is still active to a limited extent.
Until recently it was controlled by its own trustees. It is referred
to as “a public-private cemetery”. This means anyone could be buried there but the town had no control over it and did not contribute
to its maintenance. Recently that has changed with the trustees
coming under the town umbrella. You can find this cemetery by going on Rte 31 to North Branch, It is on Cemetery Road (which is the
last left before reaching Rte 9).
Over East Cemetery: This was started as a result of a church (no
longer present) being located near the site. There may be people
who lived in Deering buried here. At this point in Antrim’s history
residents in East Antrim had a relationship with many residents of
Deering (now North Bennington) You can visit this cemetery by going north on Rte 202 from Antrim Village to Elm Ave. The present
exit to Elm Ave is actually on the south side of the cemetery. Once
on Elm Ave take the first right (about 500 feet) which is the original Elm Ave.
Maplewood Cemetery: This is Antrim’s largest active cemetery,
officially started in 1861 and is located on Rte 202 just north of
Antrim Village. By this time in Antrim’s history the center of the
town’s activity was moving to what is now Antrim Village. Maplewood
is also a (public-private cemetery) with its own trustees.
Family Cemetery: The last cemetery is a family cemetery. Located
on Rte 202 it at the Antrim-Hillsboro town line. It is the burying
site of the Whittemore family who lived on the farm nearby.
Learn More: For more on Antrim’s cemeteries and early history
read 'History of the Town of Antrim, New Hampshire, from its earliest settlement, to June 27, 1877' by Rev W. R. Cochrane.
'Parades and promenades: Antrim, New Hampshire, The Second
Hundred Years' by Ellison, Dorothy M reports the second hundred
years. The Town of Antrim website has name, row and plot # for
Meeting House Hill, Centre and Over East cemeteries.
Tenney Farm
“Lovin it Local”
1 Main Street
Antrim, NH 03440
www.tenneyfarm.com
603-588-2020
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Farm Fresh Plants,
Produce, Natural
Ice Cream
dePierrefeu-Willard Pond Wildlife Sanctuary
Location: Antrim
Stewardship: New Hampshire Audubon
This 1500 acres is the largest Audubon property in NH, contiguous
with other conservation land making over 2000 acres of protected
wildlife habitat. The 95 acre Willard Pond, 2083’ high Bald Mountain, 1620’ high Goodhue Hill, more than 4 miles of trails (great
southeast view from top), many glacial erratics (huge boulders deposited by receding glaciers), an unusual mixture of trees and
plants, and an abundance of wildlife (including a pair of loons) make
this sanctuary a unique and attractive area.
Much of the land owned by NHA has come about through the foresight, generosity, and environmental concerns of Elsa dePierrefeu
Leland and her family.
Directions: From Rte 202, go west on Rte 137, take a right on 123
at Hancock Center and go about three miles where you will turn
right on Willard Pond Rd. Then go .7 miles to grouping of mailboxes under a roof, bear left and continue for .9 miles to the end.
Activities: walking, hiking, fly fishing only (no ice fishing), canoeing/
kayaking.
Use Policies: No motorboats, camping, swimming, hunting, smoking
or fires are allowed. Dogs on a leash are allowed.
Amenities: Kiosk with trail map, schedule of guided walks/hikes,
there are no restrooms
Contact: New Hampshire Audubon at 603-224-9909
Web Link: www.newhampshireaudubon.org/sanctuary_antr.php
Maps: A trail map is available at Willard Pond or by printing the
Trail Guide PDF on their website.
The Mill Pond Trail (yellow blazes): The Mill Pond Trail circles
the Hatch Mill Pond, which was originally dammed to provide water
power for the Hatch Sawmill. White Ash, Paper Birch, Red Maples
and bog-loving shrubs can be found along this trail. Half-way around
the mill pond is the start of the Goodhue Hill Trail (blazed in red).
Goodhue Hill Trail (red blazes): Goodhue Hill sits above Willard
Pond’s southeastern shore and is a prominent feature of the sanctuary. The trail is steady with some steep climbs to a rocky outcropping with a moderate view. The Goodhue Hill Trail is reached
via the south side of the Mill Pond loop trail. At the end of the oneway trail is the summit of Goodhue Hill and its rocky southeastern
face that provides habitat for reptiles and the elusive bobcat.
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The Tudor Trail (yellow blazes): The Tudor Trail affords several
wonderful opportunities to observe the pond life. Look closely for
Hooded Mergansers, Wood Ducks and Common Loons. At the fork
of the trail, bear right to continue on the Tudor Trail and continue
around the pond shore. Bearing left starts the Bald Mountain Trail.
The Bald Mountain Trail (red blazes): The Bald Mountain Trail will
allow you to climb Bald Mountain (850’ ascent). An impressive ledge
of boulders deposited by receding glaciers can be seen to the left
of the trail. After the boulders, the trail veers sharply to the left,
away from the pond, to begin the steep climb to the summit. The
hike up this trail is well worthwhile for its spectacular view of the
Monadnock Region.
The Spur Trail (blue blazes):
The trail is 2.5 miles round-trip, has moderate elevation change and
is very remote. Moose, bear, bobcat, and fisher sign have all been
found along this trail. Starting at the southwest corner of the
parking lot, follow the Tamposi Trail up until it splits. Go left for a
short, steep climb until you see the Spur Trail marked on your left.
Note: We thank The New
Hampshire Audubon for letting us use their descriptions
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Franklin Pierce Lake
Location: Antrim & Hillsborough
This 519 acre lake was created in 1927 when the Jackman Dam was
built by PSNH to harness the flow of the North Branch River for
power generation. Manahan Park, in Hillsborough, has a sandy beach
with lifeguards and boat launch.
Directions: Public access at Manahan Park in Hillsborough off Rt 9
about ½ mi south of the intersection with Rt 31 North. As you
drive in there will be a left to go to the boat ramp and going
straight ahead will be the beach area.
Activities:
Boating
(power, canoeing, kayaking, sailing), fishing
and swimming. Manahan Park has a boat
launch and volleyball.
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Use Policies: Manahan Park is open to the public and available to
residents of Antrim and Bennington. No dogs are allowed on the
beach or picnic areas.
Amenities: Public restrooms are available at Manahan Park. There
are several picnic tables in a shaded area (some with BBQ pits).
Lifeguards are on duty weekends in June and everyday from 8:30am
to 5pm once school is out.
Contact: Manahan Park beach house office # is 603-478-5454
Associations: In 2009 the Hillsborough Conservation Commission
secured a grant from the NH Lake Association to initiate the Lake
Host Program at the Manahan Boat ramp to prevent the introduction of invasive exotic plant species. Also in 2009 the Franklin
Pierce Lake Association was formed to ‘promote the protection and
shared enjoyment of Franklin Pierce Lake.’
To become a volunteer ‘lake host’ or join the Franklin Pierce Lake
Association, contact Robin Loveland [email protected]
Web Link: www.fplake.org
PLEASE! - Keep this lake free of exotic species by removing and
disposing of all plant debris from your boat and trailer before
launching it in the lake.
Gregg Lake Town Beach Area
Location: Antrim
Ownership: Town of Antrim
About 195 acres in size Gregg Lake is a moderate warm water fishery. Public access is adjacent to the Antrim town beach. The lake
feeds into the Contoocook River and is free of any of invasive nonnative milfoil. The hours are daily until 9pm during the summer.
Directions: Town beach and boat launch on Gregg Lake Rd. off of Rt
31 in Clinton Village. Parking lot between beach and boat launch.
Activities: Bird watching, boating (power, canoeing, kayaking, sailing), boat launch, fishing, picnicking, swings, swimming and volleyball.
There are two picnic pavilions each with a BBQ grill for public use just bring your own charcoal.
There are swimming lessons for Antrim children led by certified
Water Safety Instructors. In general, American Red Cross swim
levels 1 through 4 are offered in July and August.
Use Policies: No use of boat ramp after 9:00 PM. Motorboats shall
be limited to 150 HP or less on Gregg Lake and all water-skiing on
Gregg Lake shall be in a counter-clockwise direction at all times.
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CAUTION: You need to clean your water vessels thoroughly to
make sure there are no invasive aquatic plants brought into Gregg
Lake.
No dogs or horses are allowed on the beach or the point. Dogs are
permitted at the boat launch area.
Children under the age of 12 must have a parent or qualified guardian supervising them at the beach.
There is no smoking allowed on the beach or in the playground area.
Glass bottles are prohibited. Large parties are requested to carry
out their own trash. For complete set of ordinances, or updates,
please look at www.antrimnh.org or call 588-3121
There is no diving allowed as the lake is shallow and there is no safe
diving area, especially diving from the dock!
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Web Link: www.antrimnh.org
Contact: Antrim Recreation Department 603-588-3121 for information about ordinances, swimming lessons and other information.
Amenities: Public bathrooms are open from 10am -5pm. A portable
toilet at the boat launch is available from Memorial Day through
Labor Day.
During July and August, there are Lifeguards on duty Monday
through Friday from 10-5. On Saturdays and Sundays there is a
Beach Attendant on duty, from 12-5, but no Lifeguards.
Association: A Gregg Lake Association exists for the conservation
and protection of Gregg Lake, surrounding forests, woodlands,
marshlands and wildlife. For further information and meeting dates
email Jeanne Baker, V.P. GLA at: [email protected]
In conjunction with Antrim Recreation they have been operating
the New Hampshire Lake Host program with several volunteers that
provide weed watching and protect the lake from invasive plants.
Meadow Marsh Trail: While visiting Gregg Lake you might want to
drive or take a short walk to Craig Rd. to hike the Meadow Marsh
trail (see page 18).
The Maplehurst Inn
“Whatever your interests
you’ll find lots to enjoy in
the Monadnock area”
A quaint colonial inn that has been
offering hospitality to travelers for
over 200 years. Enjoy a charming
room with private bath, Internet
access, cable TV, dining and more.
67 Main Street, Antrim NH 03440
Tel: 603-588-8000 603-588-2800
Cell: 603-396-7031
www.NH-INN.com
Antrim Marketplace
Tel: 603-588-2800
Fax: 603-588-3337
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Full range of grocery items,
delicatessen, specializing in
fresh meat, seafood, party
platters and hot-bar.
Lily Pond, Meeting House Hill and Hurlin Property
Location: Antrim
Ownership: see below
Lily Pond is just under 10 acres with glacial erratics, a beaver dam,
bird/wildlife watching, hiking and ledges. Land around the pond as
well as at the rear of the Meeting House Cemetery are privately
owned and the land should be treated with the utmost of respect
and care. Public access is by foot trail through a series of formal
and informal easements.
Ownership: Hurlin Property is town owned. The land north of
Hurlin and Lily Pond land is privately owned. The private land owners
have kindly given permission for walking on these trails so please be
considerate of the owners and other neighbors when using the area.
Directions: Trail to Lily Pond starts at Center Cemetery on Route
31. Hurlin Trail starts at Meeting House Hill Cemetery and goes to
Route 31 opposite Center Cemetery. Be careful of poison ivy and
nesting birds in Spring.
There is parking by Meeting House Hill Cemetery, but there is no
designated parking on Rt.31 so seek a wide area on the side of the
road to park.
Activities: Hiking, bird/wildlife watching, walking to cemeteries.
Use Policies: Dogs are allowed but must be under “owner control” by
voice or leash, and owners need to pick up after their dogs.
Amenities: none
Contact: Antrim Conservation Commission
Maps: Hurlin Trail and Lily Pond Trail (by students and teachers
of Great Brook Middle School) are available in the Town Hall or as a
PDF on the Town website.
Trails: The Hurlin Trail starts at the southwest corner of the
Meeting House Hill cemetery. Follow the orange discs as it
wends its way down the southern flank of Meeting House Hill to
Route 31. Continue across Route 31. Enter the old Center Cemetery, proceed straight across and descend down over the wall to
right of a yellow birch tree. Follow white blazes on deeded trail
easement close to the wall. Go left at end of wall to the lookout
near beginning of beaver-dam and Lily Pond where it formally terminates.
The overall trail length is a short mile, with Route 31 transecting
the trail at the halfway point.
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CAUTION: to get to ledges (a.k.a. as Hedgehog Hill) you must walk
on the beaver dam; this may not hold you in the summer. From the
ledges you can make out the true kettle bog surrounded by the larger body of water created by the dam. Winter is the best time to
cross the frozen pond.
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Loveren’s Mill Cedar Swamp
Location: Antrim
Ownership: Nature Conservancy
In 1999 the Nature Conservancy acquired 633 acres in the northeast corner of Antrim and adjoining Stoddard to protect this globally rare White Cedar Swamp now known at the Loverens Mill Cedar
Swamp Preserve. In 2006 the Conservancy doubled the protected
lands with the acquisition of 635 acres in neighboring Windsor. This
preserve has been cooperatively developed and maintained by the
Nature Conservancy and Society for the Protection of NH Forests
(SPNHF). Nature conservation partners have connected the preserve to a larger conservation project which includes the 5,000acre SPNHF owned Peirce Reservation in Stoddard and Windsor.
Directions: From Antrim go north on Rt31, take a left on Rt 9 heading west for about two miles to Loveren Mill Rd. Turn right on
Loveren Mill Rd and just across the bridge, there is a parking area
on the right.
The Preserve is located along a dirt road across the road, and
slightly North of the parking area. Follow this road 0.25 miles to
the Preserve trailhead, which is marked by a sign and register box.
Activities: Hiking and walking.
Use Policies: No pets are permitted, foot travel
only, stay on trails in wetlands, no camping or
fires, no hunting in eastern part of preserve
Amenities: There are no restrooms or water available. A public
rest area with bathrooms is located on route 9 just west of Loveren
Mill Road.
Web Link: www.nature.org/newhampshire
Maps: A Preserve Map is available at The Nature Conservancy
Web Link indicated above.
Loveren’s Trail: Three mile trail. As you walk the access road into
the Preserve from Loveren's Mill Road, you pass the remains of the
Loveren's Mill site and dam, originally constructed in 1798. As you
enter the trail you discover a mixed forest of balsam fir, red
spruce, white pine, and red oak.
Just 0.1 mile from the trailhead is a 200-foot boardwalk that extends into the swamp and over a thick bed of sphagnum moss. You
may note that the site is unusual in that it is a "boreal" swamp with
species typical of more northern latitudes. This is indicated by a
black spruce to your left as you step onto the boardwalk and by a
small tamarack about 50 feet away on your right. The Loveren's
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Mill site is at an elevation of 1,040 feet, and the surrounding high
hills funnel cold air down into the swamp, thus simulating a climate
found further north. Other wetlands plants you will find along the
boardwalk include, cinnamon fern, maleberry, smooth winterberry,
sheep laurel, mountain holly, and red maple. In the spring and early
summer the bog mat is accented with yellow loosestrife, also known
as "swamp candles".
Back on the trail, you encounter several huge boulders. These
"glacial erratics" were deposited more than 15,000 years ago by retreating glaciers. Enjoy the fragrant balsams as you proceed toward the North Branch of the Contoocook River. In the summer,
ebony jewelwing damselflies breed and lay eggs on the grass stems
in the water here. The North Branch provides wildlife habitat for
mink, muskrat, river otter, and beaver.
Watch for moose signs along the final stretch of the trail. Other
wildlife species that inhabit the preserve include wild turkey,
white-tailed deer, Easter coyote, fisher, and black bear. Common
birds include black-capped chickadee, hermit thrush, whitethroated sparrow, veery, and Louisiana waterthrush.
.
Note: We thank The Nature Conservancy for letting
us use their descriptions
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McCabe Forest
Location: Antrim
Ownership: Forest Society
The Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests (Forest
Society) owns and manages the 187-acre McCabe Forest as a conservation area for wildlife, water quality, timber, and public recreation. Donated to the Forest Society by Dorothy McCabe in 1982,
the McCabe Forest features extensive frontage on the Contoocook
River, widely varied and productive wildlife habitat, well-managed
pine and hardwood forests, and a host of wildflowers and other
plants. The Forest Society is the oldest membership-driven conservation organization in NH.
Directions: From the center of Antrim, follow
Route 202 North. In approximately 0.2 miles turn
right onto Elm St. Extension Rd. Parking area is
300' on the right. There is a kiosk there.
Activities: bird watching, cross country skiing,
snowshoeing, walking
voice or leash, and owners need to pick up
after their dogs, no wheeled vehicles are allowed, registered geocaches are permitted.
Web Link: www.forestsociety.org
Associations: Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests (Forest Society)
Amenities: There are no restrooms or water available.
Maps: Yes, a two mile trail map is available at the kiosk area.
Trails: This 2 mile
counterclockwise loop
trail starts at the
parking lot and meanders through the
woods and along the
Contoocook
River
passing 18 stations
featuring some of
the natural resources
you will see on your
walk.
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In early spring and/or at times of extensive rain, some of the loop
trails may be flooded over, so you may have to back-track or find
another spur trail.
There is a kiosk in the parking lot which contains a trail guide with a
description of these stations. Within the loop of the trail is the
home and barns which used to belong to Dorothy McCabe but are
now privately owned and should be respected as such.
Note: Trail descriptions courtesy of Forest Society
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Meadow Marsh (Craig Rd, Hattie Brown Rd.)
Location: Antrim
For a short walk near the town beach try the Meadow Marsh
Trail. Less than a mile long, it takes in vistas across two marshes
where animal signs, birds and wildflowers can be numerous.
Directions: Continue west beyond Gregg Lake town boat ramp, Craig
Rd will be to the right. Easy parking at beach/boat ramp area.
Activities: walking, hiking, cross country skiing
Use Policies: Dogs are allowed but must be under “owner and owners need to pick up after their dogs, no motorized vehicles.
Amenities: none
Contact: Antrim Conservation Commission
Maps: see Gregg Lake on page 10 for a larger map of the area.
Meadow Marsh Trail: Right onto Craig road, over the little bridge
about 150 feet there is a trail into the woods along the marsh following white blazes and/or orange disc markers to the right. Trail
crosses Craig Rd and into the woods past a cellar hole and good size
erratic, then across Hattie Brown Rd. Trail goes to the waters edge
and back to Craig Rd. This last section is affected by high water at
times and currently has some '08 storm damage. Nice walk in either
a clockwise or counterclockwise (as described) direction.
Also pleasant walking up Hattie Brown Rd, a private road.
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Memorial Park and Mill Pond
Location: Antrim
Ownership: Town of Antrim
Located near the town center and highlighted with War Memorials
for WWII, the Korean War and Vietnam War. This is a great place
to relax or engage in one of the many activities available.
For relaxing try fishing in Mill Pond, reading a book on one of the
benches and watch children play on the toddler and youth swings.
For a more active time there you can play tennis, basketball and go
skateboarding.
During the summer the Recreation Department sponsors a program,
called Antrim in the Evening, which features concerts held weekly
on the Bandstand starting at 6pm on Wednesdays (in case of inclement weather, concerts are moved indoors to the Antrim Town
Hall on Main Street).
Located on Jameson Ave. the park is open daily till 9 PM throughout
the year.
(Continued on next page)
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Directions: Located in downtown Antrim, take either West Street
or Summer Street and turn onto Jameson Rd where there is parking for Memorial Park.
Activities: Bandstand, basketball, fishing, tennis courts, toddler
and youth swings. For skateboarding, protective gear including
properly fitting helmets and safety pads are highly recommended
for all users.
Use Policies: Glass bottles are a real problem for the courts,
grassy and picnic areas. Please bring your beverages in unbreakable
containers, and, of course, please don’t litter!
North Branch River
Location: Antrim
The North Branch River’s variety of activities include fishing, picnicking, hiking, canoeing, kayaking and a renowned white water run
only for those that
know the sport and not
for the faint hearted or
unprepared.
Steels Pond is approximately 36 acres in size.
It provides the water
source for a small hydro
power plant, whose generated electricity is
sold to Public Service
of
New
Hampshire.
There is no recreational
activity at this Pond,
other than some limited
fishing off of the bridge, a short distance from Route 9.
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Welcome Center has
several picnic tables,
hibachis and a short
walk to the river for
fishing, cooling off
Calmer river for
canoeing and kayaking in this area
Pullout and view
of the double
arch stone bridge
Virginia Baker Natural Area at Rye Pond
Location: Antrim
Ownership: Harris Center
Rye Pond is a gem of a natural area. The pond actually straddles
three towns: Antrim, Nelson and Stoddard. The pond is a warm water fishery and has limited car-top boat access from the Virginia
Baker Natural Area, off Route 123.
In 1995, the Harris Center for Conservation Education was able to
protect 26 acres on the eastern end of Rye Pond with help from
many generous donors, including the Baker family.
There are no established trails at Rye Pond, though you can follow
an angler’s path partway around the pond.
The land is open to hunting.
Directions: From Hancock village, drive west on Route 123. About
a mile past Willard Pond Road, you’ll see Rye Pond on the right
Use Policies: Dogs allowed on a leash.
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Special Places - Bennington
Bruce Edes Forest
Location: Bennington
Ownership: Town of Bennington
35 acres of town forest between Route 202 and the Contoocook
River. Trail named after Bruce Edes, to honor this dedicated and
involved community leader.
Directions: Going south on Route 202 turn left on Route 31 and before the bridge turn left again into the VFW parking lot where
there is trailhead parking.
Activities: open to all
for walking and hiking
Use Policies: Dogs on a
leash are allowed and
please pick up after
pets. No canoeing or
kayaking on Contoocook
by the Bruce Edes trail.
W e b
L i n k :
www.dodgelibrary.com
Associations: Bennington Conservation Commission
Maps: Maps are available in a display box at the rear of the VFW
building. They can also be picked up at the Dodge Library and Bennington Garage.
Trails: To get to the beginning of the trail walk north along the
railroad track. The trail is marked by markers.
A Common Place Eatery
Breakfast and Lunch
Dinner on Friday nights
featuring Prime Rib
Homemade—desserts,
soups, corned beef hash
and more
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Main Street, Bennington
Tel; 603-588-6888
Closed Mondays
Tues - Sat: 6am to 2pm
Friday Dinner: 5pm –8pm
Sunday: 7am - 11am
Cemeteries
There are three cemeteries in Bennington.
Evergreen: A public cemetery located on Old Stagecoach Road
Calvary: A private cemetery also located on Old Stagecoach Road.
Sunnyside: A public cemetery at the corner of Eaton Avenue and
Bible Hill Road.
Crotched Mountain Area
Ownership: Private Lands
The Crotched Mountain Area lies on the border of Bennington and
Francestown and offers three activities—hiking, golf and skiing.
You can climb to the summit of the 1917’ mountain or play golf or
cross country ski at Crotched Mountain Golf Club and ski at
Crotched Mountain Ski and Ride Resort.
For downhill skiing at Crotched Mountain Ski and Ride see page 47.
At Crotched Mountain Golf Club see page 42 for golf and page 48
for cross country skiing
The following information is for hiking the trail up to the summit of
Crotched Mountain from the Bennington side (there is another trail
that goes to the summit from Crotched Mountain Rehab Center.
Directions: From the center of Bennington follow Rt. 31 east for
about 1 1/2 miles then turn left onto Mountain Rd. Continue on
Mountain Rd. about 1 tenth of a mile after it turns into a dirt road
there is a small pullout area on the left. A few hundred yards
ahead there will be a sign for the trailhead.
Use Policies: Dogs on a leash are allowed.
Amenities: none
Maps: There is a canister at the trailhead with trail maps available.
Trails: The hike to the summit of Crotched Mountain on the Bennington Trail is approximately 1.2 miles. Parts of this trail are fairly
steep in that you will be making an ascent of almost 1000 feet. At
the time of printing this guide there were still quite a few fallen
trees and branches across the trail from the December 2008 ice
storm. The trail is marked with orange circles although they are a
bit faded and could not be found as the summit got closer. At the
summit is a Verizon cell tower and a view in several directions.
There are other trails to the summit so as you are leaving be careful to get on the same trail you came up.
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Bennington Country Store
Owners: Bruce and Diann Lydon
6 Main Street
Groceries
Beer and Wine
Delicatessen
Hours: Open everyday from 6am to 8pm
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Phone: 603-588-2153
Fax:
603 588-3167
Powder Mill Pond
419 acre pond located in Bennington , Greenfield and Hancock. It is
widening of the Contoocook River with backwaters and dams owned
by Monadnock Papermill There is a wide variety of fish species and
wildlife with great canoe and kayak paddling on a flatwater area.
This pond has significant infestation of variable milfoil. For this
reason it is very important to clean off your boat of any residual
after it has been in Powder Mill Pond before putting it into any
other body of water.
Pullout on Rt. 202 with parking.
A very nice paddle
from
the
Greenfield boat
launch to the
pullout area on
Rt. 202.
From Rt. 202
make left onto
Forest Road. Go
1.2 miles, across
the
covered
bridge;
parking
lot and boat ramp
on right.
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Rail Trail
Ownership: State of New Hampshire
An eight mile section of the old Peterborough and Hillsborough Railroad is now a recreational trail following the Contoocook River between Hillsborough and Bennington. The trail is maintained by
Trails Bureau and Tri County OHRV Club. A local snowmobile club
grooms trails for snowmobiling in the winter.
Directions: At the north end the access point is near the Deering
Fish & Game Club on Long Woods Rd, about 2 miles south of Route
149 and parking is allowed. The south end access is at the old Bennington Depot, which is now a VFW post, located on Routes 47 and
31 just east of Route 202.
Activities: This is a multi use trail that allows ATVs, biking, cross
country skiing, horseback riding, snow shoeing, snowmobiling and
walking. Look for the permitted use sign at the trail.
voice or leash, and owners need to pick up after their dogs.
Associations: Tri County OHRV Club
Maps: see Contoocook map on page
31 for an overview of the roads.
Trails: The trail is 7.7 miles long and
intersects several roads, many having
limited parking.
Heading north the intersections are:

Start at the VFW post in Bennington which has ample parking

Depot Road in Antrim has ample parking, just east of the Contoocook River.
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Open:
Monday through Friday
7:00 AM to 5:00PM
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Tel: 603-588-2182
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
About 800’ south of the Iron Bridge on North Bennington Road
there is limited parking where the Rail Trial crosses.

The Rail Trial crosses Bennington Depot Rd. right by Blueberry
Hill, about a 1/4 mile north of the Deering line, again with limited parking.

Proceeding north, the Rail Trail intersects 2nd NH Turnpike
again, about 1/2 mile past the entrance to the landing strip, just
south of McAlister Fire Station. There is very limited parking
available.

Continuing on, take the right on Holton Crossing Rd. to the intersection of Hedgehog Mt. Rd. (where Holton Crossing turns
into Longwoods Rd.). The Rail Trail crosses here with limited
parking.

There is major parking area right off of Longwoods road by the
Rail Trail (at the entrance to Deering Fish and Game).

3/4 mile north there is another crossing of the Rail Trail across
Longwoods.
Whittemore Lake
41 acre cold water lake. summer swimming lessons for Bennington
children and fishing.
Directions: Traveling south from Bennington town center on Route
31, travel 1 1/2 miles and then turn right on Whittemore Lake East
Rd. which will take you to the parking lot and boat ramp.
Activities:
boating
(canoeing,
kayaking),
fishing (State stocks
with trout, no ice fishing) and swimming
Use Policies: no motorboats or outboard motors, beach area is restricted to Bennington
residents and no dogs
are allowed.
Amenities:
Portable
toilets are available at
the side of the parking
lot.
Ian Aldrich fishing at Whittemore Lake
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of Antrim
Map Map
of Antrim
ANTRIM
Cemeteries (5)
dePierrefeu-Willard Pond
Wildlife Sanctuary
Gregg Lake
Lily Pond and
Meetinghouse Hill
Loveren's Mill
McCabe Forest
MeadowMarsh
(Craig Road,
Hattie Brown Rd.)
Memorial Park
Rye Pond
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and
andBennington
Bennington
BENNINGTON
Contoocook River,
Bennington Forest
Cemeteries
Playing Fields
rotched
Crotched
Mountain Trai
Trail
Powder Mill Pond
Rail Trail
Whittemore Lake
Special Places - Nearby and Shared
Contoocook River
Location: Antrim, Bennington
The Contoocook, around 70 miles long, with its unusual drainage to
the north is designated a protected river by state statute. Antrim
has more frontage designated as 'wild' than any of the other 12
towns bordering or straddling the river.
After the dams in Bennington there is a nice paddle to Hillsboro
where the fall is less than 10 feet. Paddling down this stretch is
much longer than the linear 7+ miles as the bends in the river make
this a 13 mile paddle( “strainers” - downed trees are possible).
Directions: see map on next page
Activities: canoeing, kayaking, fishing, swimming, tubing
Use Policies: We are fortunate that Wyman Chevrolet has generously allowed us to use the area behind their Body Shop to put in or
take out our canoes and kayaks. Since this is private property they
have asked us to check in with their office before using. Let’s all
make sure we do not abuse this privilege being extended to us.
Deering Fish and Game is at the end of the Deering Fish and Game
Rd. (bearing left at fork). This is a private area by the river owned
by Deering Fish and Game. We will explore the possibility of permission to use this area and will update the website if granted.
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Great parking and launch area behind
Wyman Chevrolet Body Shop—see
Use Policy on preceding page.
Deering Fish and Game has
excellent parking and canoe/
kayak launch area - see Use
Policy.
1000’ past Holton Crossing, before
and after bridge have very limited
parking, but good launch area
Iron Bridge has a nice parking
area, but it is relatively steep for
a canoe/kayak launching area.
On Depot Rd, just before
river there is parking and
canoe/kayak launch area.
Canoe/kayak launch in
Bennington at intersection of 202 and
Antrim Rd. Adequate
parking on west side
of bridge.
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Small parking
area and steep
launch at intersection of Mill
St. and Union
St.
Fox State Forest
Location: Hillsborough
Ownership: State of NH
The Caroline A. Fox Research and Demonstration Forest (Fox Forest) has been the State of New Hampshire's forest research station since 1933. The forest is a gift to New Hampshire from Caroline Fox of Arlington, Massachusetts. Presently the forest contains
1,445 acres and all hikers, bikers, and cross country skiers are welcome, and there are trails to meet everybody's skill level. Points of
interest are Mud Pond Bog, Black Gum Swamp, & Monroe Hill Tower.
There are trail guides (not to scale) in the mailbox in the parking
lot of the main entrance
Directions: From Antrim take Rt. 202 towards Hillsborough, turn
right onto Main St. at the traffic light. In about 1 mile you will
reach a set of traffic lights in the center of Hillsborough. At the
lights turn left (opposite the junction for Route 149) onto what
starts out as School Street
and then becomes Center
Road.
Travel 1.9 miles on
School Street/Center Road
and then turn right into a
parking lot prominently signed
as "NH Dept. of Resources
and Economic Development,
Division of Forest and Lands,
Fox Forest, Southwest Region
Headquarters". Upon pulling
into the driveway, turn left to
access the large parking area.
There is a trail kiosk next to the lot with trail maps and brochures.
Trails leave the parking area from both sides of the lot (one side
heading across the road) and are well signed.
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Harris Center for Conservation Education
Location: Hancock
Ownership: Harris Center
The Harris Center brings nature and environmental education to
more than 4,000 students in 25 local schools, including elementary
schools in Bennington and Antrim, Great Brook Middle School, and
Conval Regional High School. As a land trust, the Harris Center has
protected more than 12,000 acres of important habitat throughout
the Monadnock Region highlands, much of it through the use of
conservation easements in collaboration with generous landowners.
And the Harris Center provides a myriad of public programs, including after-school activities for kids, summer camps, extended
learning opportunities for adults, weekend outings, and evening
presentations.
Directions: Follow 202 south from Antrim. About 3 miles from Antrim take a right onto Route 137 into Hancock. Route 137 intersects
Main Street in Hancock. Bear right on Main St.. Go straight down
Main St. (this is also Route 123). Stay straight on Route 123 past
the church and post office on your right. Follow Route 123 for 2-3
miles and bear left onto Hunt's Pond Road. take Hunt's Pond Road
for about .4 mile and turn left onto King's Highway. Follow King's
Highway for .7 mile and the Harris Center is on your left. There are
green and white signs for the Center from the center of Hancock.
Website: www.harriscenter.org
Contact: Tel: 603.525.3394
Trails: The public can enjoy more than 15 miles on 10 trails that
are on land owned, managed, or protected by the Harris Center.
These trails are maintained by a dedicated group of volunteers. If
you would like to lend a hand, please join one of our regular trailmaintenance sessions, or give us a call; we’d love to have your help!
There are two main areas of trails: one that leads up Mount
Skatutakee and Thumb Mountain; the other run mostly east of and
below the Harris Center’s building on King’s Highway in Hancock.
Whether you’re up for a half-day hike to the views from Thumb or
Skatutakee, or just looking for an hour-long hike on the eastside
trails, fun adventures await.
Maps: www.harriscenter.org/documents/
Skatutakee&thumbtrails.pdf
and www.harriscenter.org/documents/EastsideTrails.pdf
The same maps can also be found at the Harris Center’s building.
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High Five Reservation
Location: Deering
Ownership: Forest Society
After a ¼ mile walk you are rewarded with a spectacular
panoramic view from the top of Wilson Hill. Looking
northwest you will see the wind turbines of Lempster on
a clear day. To the south you can see Crotched Mountain and their ski slopes. The Deering Reservoir is to
the northeast.
Directions: Driving
south on 202 in Antrim take a left
right after the Tuttle Library on Aiken
Street, then take
your immediate
right onto Depot
Road (you will see
parking lot on left).
Go straight onto
Gillis Hill Rd. at the
intersection of
North Bennington
Rd. Go straight
across onto Wilson
Hill Rd. (changes to Sky Farms Rd.) at 2nd N. H. Turnpike and follow
for 1.5 miles and sign and pullout will be on the left.
Activities: Hike to the top of Wilson Hill.
Use Policies:
Dogs are allowed but
must be under “owner
control” by
voice or
leash, and
owners need
to pick up
after their
dogs, no
wheeled vehicles are allowed.
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Activities
Activities are listed in the Table of Contents in alphabetical order.
Archery
If you are interested in archery, Morse Sporting Goods has a 15
target 3D course on their property. The course consists of different 3 dimensional targets ranging from a buffalo to a coyote. These
targets are randomly set for the archer to guess the yardage and
take one shot. The archer score is decided by the rings on the targets. The higher the score the better. Cards are available inside
the shop and the cost is $5.00 per round.
Basketball
In Antrim basketball hoops are set up in the multi use park area at
Memorial Park, off Jameson Avenue in Antrim. The Antrim Memorial Gym is also available for basketball, call 588-3121 to reserve a
time.
Bennington has a basketball court available at Newhall Field on Bible
Hill Road.
Biking - on road and off road
In Antrim there is a variety of biking available, from easy to difficult, from road to mountain and that will keep you off the main
roads that are typically busy with no shoulders.
Bicycle Ordinance - No person less than sixteen years of age may
operate or ride a bicycle on a public way, unless he or she wears
protective headgear.
The following three loops are from a local bicycling enthusiast in
Antrim all starting on Main Street in downtown Antrim.
#1 Easiest: This mountain bike loop is all class 5 and 6 roads but
no technical trails. The route starts by climbing up High St then
takes a right onto Old Hancock Rd. Either Pleasant St, (the first
right) or West Street (the second right) will bring you back down
town.
#2 Intermediate: If you wanted some more climbing and miles
stay on Old Hancock road until it ends at Gregg Lake Road. Take a
left on Gregg lake road and climb up the road, ride past the town
beach and take a right onto Craig Rd. This is a dirt road and has a
good climb. At the end of Craig Rd, take a right onto Old Pound Rd.
which has a great down hill that ends at Rt 31. Take a right onto Rt
31 for a about 1/8 mile. Then take a left on Miltmore Rd which is a
dirt road. Then take a right on Smith Rd which will bring you back
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down to North Main St then back to Main St.
#3 Advanced: For a more technical loop climb up High St, then
take a right at the end of North Road. There is a metal gate at the
end of the road but it’s OK for mountain bikes. Ride past the right
turn which leads up and over Nahor Hill which is also known as Graystone for the lodge that used to be located there. Also ride past
the left hand turn which brings you down to the junction of Old
Hancock Road and High St. About 200 yards past the left turn look
for a small single track on the left. Take this trail down to Old
Hancock Rd.
Then cross Old Hancock Road and take the class 6 road called Old
Antrim Road. It is known to the locals as beer can alley because of
all of the beer cans that are usually at the end of it. This is a technical logging road that climbs up to Brimstone Corner Rd. Take a
right on Brimstone corner Rd. At the bottom of the hill Brimstone
Corner Rd changes from class 5 to class 6. At the top of the climb
is Brimstone Corner. There is a left turn that goes to Hancock.
Check out the stone culvert that goes under the road at this junction. Take a right at the junction to continue on Brimstone Corner
Road toward Gregg Lake. Stay on this class 6 road all the way until
you come to the Lake. When you see the lake you can stay on Gregg
Lake Road and ride back to town or you could take a left on Craig
road and follow the directions for Craig road mentioned for ride
#2.
Rail Trail: This is an eight mile trail that runs from Bennington to
Hillsborough and is an easy bike ride running through farmland and
along the Contoocook River. Refer to the Rail Trail description on
page 26 for a map and parking.
Antrim Youth Bike Safety Rodeo: This is a yearly event held in
late April, early May. The event is designed for kids ages 4 and
older. This is a free event that focuses on being an educated and
safe rider, as well as on having some fun and celebrating the biking
season.
Edmunds Ace Hardware
Two Locations
56 Main Street, Antrim NH
(603) 588-6565
Maple Street, Henniker NH
(603) 428-3265
www.edmundsstore.com
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Birding
While you can find interesting birds throughout Antrim and Bennington, there are a few hot spots that are worth checking out.
Bald Mountain in Antrim and Crotched Mountain in Bennington and
Francestown are terrific places to watch raptors migrating south in
the fall. From the open ledges on both peaks, look for osprey, bald
eagles, and kettles (groups) of broad-winged hawks, among others.
The Contoocook River, in Antrim and Bennington, is a great place to
see a wide range of waterfowl, raptors and wading birds. In the
early spring, when the ice is just starting to go out, look for bald
eagles near Powdermill Pond. Check for the small openings of water
for hooded and common mergansers, ring-necked ducks, and buffleheads. By summer, you can often find great blue herons and occasionally American bitterns. World-famous birders Donald and Lillian
Stokes, who live just upriver in Hancock, have seen more than 200
bird species in this area of the Contoocook River!
Willard Pond in Antrim is a good bet for Common loons, great blue
herons, and belted kingfishers. If you see the loons, admire them
from a distance; don’t try to get too close. The mature and protected forest near Willard Pond is also a good place to see interior
forest songbirds, like orioles, tanagers, rose-breasted grosbeak,
and warblers (Blackburnian, yellow-throated, black-throated blue).
By the Mill Pond, you might hear the Louisiana waterthrush.
Finally, some of the open meadows along the Contoocook River, like
Tenney Farm, are good places to hear or see the American woodcock in the spring. Listen for these well-camouflaged birds around
dusk, as the males make their characteristic peenting and spiral aerial dances.
Bald Eagles can be spotted even though they are not known to nest
in the Antrim Bennington area. One clue is to listen for the crows
who get agitated when an eagle, hawk or owl is nearby.
Learn More: Get in touch with the Harris Center for Conservation
Education in Hancock. They offer a wide variety of birding outings,
especially in the spring, and they also offer occasional 4-week
classes for birders of all levels. www.harriscenter.org.
You can also get in touch with New Hampshire Audubon, which offers birding outings. www.nhaudubon.org.
Finally, you can pick up a wide range of birding books, the best of
which are by local authors and world-class birders, Donald and
Lillian Stokes of Hancock. www.stokesbirdsathome.com.
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Boating - Canoeing and Kayaking
If you want flatwater then visit one of the
lakes or ponds; Franklin Pierce Lake, Gregg
Lake, Powder Mill Pond, Rye Pond, Willard Pond
and Whittemore Lake. If you want a nice long
river paddle (about 13 miles) then try the
Contoocook or for some variety the North
Branch, all listed in
Bald eagle seen while canoeing
Special Places.
at Franklin Pierce Lake
Boating - Power
There are three lakes in the Antrim Bennington area where power
boating is allowed. The lakes are described in the Special Places
section of this guide.
Gregg Lake (Antrim) - page 9 Note horsepower restricted to 150
or less.
Hillsborough) - Page 8
(Antrim/
Powder Mill Pond (Bennington) - page 25
To operate a power boat of any size in New
Hampshire public waters you must have a
Certificate of Registration and validation
decals. In addition any operator of a vessel over 25 horsepower must have a Safe
Boater Education Certificate. Both of
these can be obtained by contacting the
Department of Motor Vehicles, Department of Safety ( 603.271.2333).
CAUTION: Take care not to bring along
nuisance plants and animals. Aquatic invasive species like milfoil and zebra mussels
can easily be transported by boats, motors,
trailers, fishing equipment, bait buckets,
diving gear and other aquatic recreational
equipment. These organisms can wreak
havoc in lakes, ponds and rivers by choking
waterways through explosive growth, fouling intake and discharge structures, lowering lakefront property values, and possibly
harming native fish, plants and insects.
Once established in a water body, they are
nearly impossible to eradicate.
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Boating - Sailing
Franklin Pierce Lake and Gregg Lake are the two lakes to go sailing
in. Since lake sailing is known for its gusty conditions, Franklin
Pierce may be a little less gusty than Gregg Lake. being the larger
of the two.
You should be aware that to operate a sailboat over 12’ in New
Hampshire public waters you must have a Certificate of
Registration and validation decals.
If you are interested in learning how to sail or sailing
with others you should contact the Antrim Yacht Club
which is based out of Gregg Lake. This was created to
teach new sailors, especially teenagers, how to sail. You
can also get help on getting a New Hampshire boaters
license.
The Antrim Yacht Club has two Sunfish, a 14’ Hobie and a Interlake
18’ sloop which is especially good to take new sailors out for an introduction to sailing. They try to meet on Saturday mornings at
Gregg Lake and also take trips to other lakes.
To learn more sailing with the Antrim Yacht Club contact John
Vance at 603-588-4904 (email is [email protected]) or Dave
Kirkpatrick at 603-588-3941.
Camping
There are no camping facilities in Antrim and Bennington.
Greenfield State Park, a 257-site campground with 900-foot
beach for campers. Greenfield 547-3497
Pillsbury State Park, a 41-site campground with park amenities
nearby. Washington 863.2860
Seven Maples, a family owned campground catering to all camping
needs. 24 Longview Rd., Hancock 03449 603-525-3321
“Camp With Us In The Heart Of
The Monadnock Region”
www.sevenmaples.com
24 Longview Rd. Hancock, NH 03449
603-525-3321
…A Clean, Quiet, Family Campground
Featuring…
RV Camping Sites
Tent Camping Sites
Group Camping Sites
Stocked Fishing Pond
Kayak Rentals
Hiking Trails
Rec. Hall
Arcade
Heated Swimming
Pool
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Large Playground
Horse Shoe Pits
Shuffleboard
Basketball
Dining Hall
Out Door Pavilion
Country Camp Store
Firewood / Ice
Propane
Activities
Dog Walking
Both Antrim and Bennington have Dog
Control Ordinances where no owner or
keeper of a dog shall permit their dog
to run at large at any time.
Trails where dogs are allowed on a
leash are Willard Pond, Lily Pond/
Meeting House Hill, McCabe Forest,
Meadow Marsh, Virginia Baker Natural
Area at Rye Pond, Bruce Edes Trail,
Crotched Mountain and the Rail Trail.
Loveren’s Mill does not allow pets.
Fishing
Fishing licenses are required for all people 16 years of age or older
and can be obtained at a local license agent or online (free for people 68 or older). Please consult the latest Freshwater Fishing Digest (published yearly) for the lake, pond, river or stream you may
want to fish in for any restrictions, seasons, bag limits or special
rules. Go to www.FishNH.com to view the current years digest and
for purchasing a fishing license online.
Note: Fishing licenses can be purchased locally at Place in the Woods (see
ad on inside front cover) and The Corner Store (see ad on page 56).
There are numerous lakes and streams in the area to offer everyone the type of fishing they are looking for.
Willard Pond (page 6) is a fly fishing only pond and only
allows boats that have electric motors. It is stocked by
the State with brook trout, rainbow trout, tiger trout and
also contains yellow perch and smallmouth bass. Its average depth is 30 feet
Gregg Lake (page 9) is a warm water lake that contains largemouth
and smallmouth bass, yellow perch, pickerel, horned pout and sunfish with good boat access.
Franklin Pierce Lake (page 8) is a warm water lake and contains
largemouth and smallmouth bass, pickerel, yellow and white perch,
sunfish, hornpout, crappie and a few northern pike. It is also
stocked with a small number of brown and rainbow trout. Its average depth is 18 feet and has good boat access.
Whittemore Lake (page 27) does not allow any motors and has an
average depth of 22 feet. It is stocked by the State with brook
trout, rainbow trout and brown trout. There are numerous places to
fish from the shoreline. No ice fishing is allowed.
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Powder Mill Pond (page 25) is an impoundment of the Contoocook
River with boat access at the Fish and Game ramp off Forest Road
in Greenfield. It contains largemouth and smallmouth bass, pickerel, yellow perch, sunfish, crappie and hornpout.
Contoocook River (page30) in Bennington has a mixture of rainbow
trout, brown trout, bass, pickerel, yellow perch, sunfish, horned
pout and a few crappie.
Did You Know?
North Branch (page 20) runs along Route 9
Nothing grows faster
in Antrim and is stocked by the State with
brook trout and rainbow trout with numerous than a fish from the
time it bites until the
places to pull off Route 9 and fish.
time it gets away.
Salmon Brook in Antrim can be accessed off
Route 9 on the Salmon Brook Road , just east of the rest area.
This is a small stream that has wild brook trout.
Mill Pond in Antrim is next to Memorial park (see Page 19). Each
year the pond is stocked with trout from a private company.
Ice Fishing is permitted on most lakes in New Hampshire,
but it is important to test the ice, fish with a buddy (but
not in large groups) and to bring blankets and a first-aid
kit.
Bennington Fishing Derby: The Andy Mackenzie Fishing Derby is
held the fourth Saturday of April each year and is open to all children ages 15 or under living in Bennington.
Antrim Fishing Derby: The Antrim Youth Fishing Derby is held at
the Memorial Park Pond the first Saturday in May each year and is
open to all children ages 15 or under. Bring your own equipment and
bait and there are prizes awarded in many categories. Call the Recreation Department at 588-3121 for more information.
Youth Corner - For a nine year old’s perspective on fishing go to
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Bakery
42
46 Main Street
Antrim, NH 03440
603.588.4242
Cookies, Cakes and Fine Desserts
Artisan Breads and Special Orders
Café with gourmet coffee, muffins,
scones and pastries
Gift Certificates
Open: Tuesday thru Saturday
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Geocaching
If you want to add treasure seeking to your hike in the woods or
ride in the country check out geocaching. This treasure hunt is a
great way to find places that you wouldn’t otherwise know to visit.
The best way to get started is to go to the www.geocaching.com
website. Membership is free, you only need to create your online
account with a user name and password.
You can then search for geocache sites by address, zip code, state
or country. If you enter Antrim’s zip code today with a radius of 10
miles you will find 91 listings. Finding the caches with a GPS is the
easiest way to do it but you can also use a compass or a good topo
map. Some are hidden close to the road and others are along hiking
trails. Each cache listing includes location coordinates, directions,
date last found, size , difficulty, terrain, description and additional
encoded hints on where the cache is hidden.
Caches are typically a waterproof container with a log book and
pencil, toys or trinkets and sometimes contain trackable Travel
bugs and Geocoins. The trackable items have a number which allows
you to log on the website if you retrieve one and also when you
place it in a new cache. You can then follow its progress online as it
is moved from cache to cache by other players. You can also log stories and photos of your hike relative to the cache online and have a
nice reference of all the places you’ve seen while hunting for treasure!.
Golf
Angus Lea Golf Course, A 9 hole public course with spacious club
house, large screened sun room overlooking the first tee and putting green. Daily luncheon specials are served with liquor license.
126 West Main St. Hillsborough 603-464-5404 - www.anguslea.com
Crotched Mountain Resort, 18 holes, 740 2nd NH Turnpike North,
Francestown, 603-588-2000. See ad on inside of back cover.
P.O.Box 97
49 High Street
Peterborough, NH 03458
tel. 603-924-7769
www.monadnockcc.com
9 hole executive golf course
Golf carts available
Kid friendly
Snack bar - Function hall
Full liquor license
Indoor lounge/satellite TV
Outdoor deck & sun porch
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Monadnock Country Club, 9 holes, 49 High Street, Peterborough,
NH 03458, 603-924-7769 (see ad on preceding page).
Hiking, Walking and Snowshoeing
A wide variety of hiking is available from the easy and rewarding
(High Five in Deering) to climbing to the top of Bald Mountain and
looking back at Willard Pond.
The two steepest hikes are Crotched Mountain (about 1000’ ascent)
and Bald Mountain (about 850’ ascent). Most of the trails within
the Special Places have easy to moderate hikes and distances ranging from 1/2 hour up to a couple of hours.
There are other interesting hikes e.g.
cemeteries as well as a walk of the
downtown historic sites. 'A Stroll
Through Antrim's Changing Landscape, South Village' gives you a
guided walking tour through Antrim's
downtown. It can be checked out of
the Antrim Library and includes a
book, tape and a tape player.
For snowshoeing you can use the trails highlighted as part of Special Places and if you are careful the snowmobiling trails. If it isn’t
too windy snowshoeing on Franklin Pierce Lake or Gregg Lake are
other options.
Bring along pocket guides to birds, plants and animal tracks to answer any questions you might have on your walks. Most of the Special Places trails have trail maps available at the trailhead. A trail
map PDF for most of the trails is available on the Internet at
www.ablions.org/og.
Before you venture out to explore our quiet rural area from a simple walk along a gravel road to climbing mountains check out Being
Wise in the Woods on page 51.
Sunday 11am - 9pm
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Tue - Thur 11am - 9pm
Spicy Buffalo Wings
Fri & Sat 11am - 10pm
Big Burgers
Closed Mondays
Garden Salads
Calzones
62 Main Street
Hot Steak & Cheese
Subs
Home Made Onion
Rings
Antrim, NH 03440
603-588-3388
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Visit our website at www.PatNashRealty.com
Horseback Riding
If you are an equestrian seeking to trail ride in Antrim or Bennington, the Class VI roads are your best bet. You can sometimes find
these old abandoned roads on USGS maps, or another very good
reference is the Universal Atlas of Southern New Hampshire which
costs only about $10.00 and includes 113 maps of cities and towns in
Cheshire and Hillsborough County. Class VI roads are indicated as
dotted lines on the map, and there are about 6.3 miles of them
Exploration on foot might be beneficial before the ride as these
roads are not maintained, subject to gates & bars, and sometimes
have a random tree fallen down across them. Also, be aware that
you may be sharing these old roads with mountain bikes, ATV, and
the like. There are also miles of Class V "dirt roads" which are also
good for riding, but you can expect more traffic on these thoroughfares, so be prepared. Also, it is advisable to don some blaze orange
on the rider and the horse during hunting season.
Hunting
Hunting Digest: Hunting licenses are required of all people 16
years of age and older with the exception of hunting boar and turkey. Always refer to the latest Hunting Digest (published yearly)
for a summary of hunting and trapping regulations. To view the current years digest and for purchasing a hunting license go online to
www.HuntNH.com.
The Hunting Digest is a summary, so “for more detailed information
concerning regulations, consult the New Hampshire Fish and Game
Law Book or contact your local Conservation Officer.” The Conservation Officer for District 4 is at 25 State Highway 9, Keene, NH
03431. Tel: 603.352.9669
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Hunters Clothing: Any hunter should wear a hat, vest or other
suitable article of clothing of material in the color of hunter orange
visible from all sides at a minimum distance of 200 feet.
What to Hunt: The area around Antrim and Bennington contains
both big and small game and water fowl. Deer, moose (permit only),
turkey, pheasant, ruffed grouse, grey squirrel, snowshoe hare, raccoon and geese.
Where to Hunt: As long as the land is not posted for no hunting
or no trespassing, you can find numerous places to hunt in the area.
Our area has many more homes built in the last 5 years. Many new
folks are not hunters, nor understand hunting, So, It is a good idea
to ask any land owner permission to hunt regardless of posted signs
or not. Outdoorsmen are losing land to hunt, and this has caused
more folks to hunt the same spots. Permission is a good medium. It
is also important to note that when hunting you should be at least
300' from any occupied dwelling.
New Hunters: Most hunters new to the area should get a topological map and also pre scout areas first. Land owners are more likely
to feel comfortable talking with someone not dressed in camouflage
in the off season before the guns start going off. Leaving your
name and contacts relays you are a good sportsmen. Experienced
hunters have lost so many places to hunt and trap because of development and bad sportsmen. The best advice to new folks in the area
is to do your research, get permission and be forthright. We all
need to be protective of the woods, water and fields that we have
left.
The USFWS sets the framework for hunting ducks, geese, and
other migratory game birds. Waterfowl hunters must obtain a federal duck stamp and a New Hampshire Migratory Waterfowl License, in addition to a New Hampshire hunting license.
Note: Hunting licenses can be purchased locally at Place in the Woods
(see ad on inside front cover) and The Corner Store (see ad on page 55).
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Playing Fields
Shea Field in Antrim is available for baseball, softball and soccer.
There is also a Recreation Storage Building and Concession Stand.
The fields are located on School Street, just before the Antrim
Elementary School. Shea Field is available for use by assignment
through the recreation office by calling 588-3121 or emailing
[email protected].
Use Policy: No horses are allowed on the field. Dogs must be on a
leash or under immediate control of their human partner. You must
clean up after your pet.
In Bennington there is Newhall Field, a recreation park
on Bible Hill Road with a fenced Little league ball field
reserved for Little League use only. There is also a lower
ball field and an open soccer field. There is a hardtop
surface for skateboarders and a basketball court.
Sawyer Field on Rt. 202 behind the Harris Convenience Store is
open to all. It includes a baseball diamond, swing and play area
along with picnic tables.
Running
Antrim: There was an annual event for many years
called "Wayno's Race" which was five miles long and began in front of the Town Hall. It went down Main St.,
down Depot St., along Water St. onto Rt. 202, up Prospect St, across Myrtle Ave. and Highland Ave, down
Summer St. to Main St., up Main to West St. to Old
Hancock Rd., north to Rt. 31 and then down 31 to Main
St. and finish by the Baptist Church.
Another option which is a good 5.7 mi loop starts at the junction of
Rt. 31 & Gregg Lake Rd., go up 31 to Old Pound Rd, then along Craig
Rd. to Gregg Lake and along Gregg Lake Rd. to Rt. 31.
If you are looking for an eight mile run you can do a longer version
of the previous run. You would start at the same place, up Rt. 31 to
Rt. 9, west on Rt. 9 to Reed Carr Rd. up Reed Carr to Craig Rd. then
to Gregg Lake and back to junction of Rt. 31.
Running Club: The Monadnock Milers can be found running the
roads on most weekends. Most runs are 4-8 miles, with long runs
often added during marathon training seasons. There is a wide
range of paces and interests, from new runners to seasoned competitors. Visit www.monadnockmilers.com for more information.
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Skateboarding, Longboarding
New Hampshire has roads and hills aplenty, and longboarding is a
great way to get out and meet people, get some exercise, and take
advantage of one of our free, semi-natural recreational resources.
Longboarders and freestyle skaters, snowboarders, and surfers will
be interested to know there's a longboard club in Antrim. . All longboarding disciplines are welcome and included at our outings.
You'll meet people Carving, Sliding, Speed boarding,
Dancing, and Long-Distance Pumping, with a special focus on Slalom Racing. This club helps people find the
activity that's of interest to them, find the specialty
equipment needed for that purpose, and get out to
some places that are most suitable. Boards and safety
equipment are made available to try out, ages 6 to 60
are encouraged to come try it out.
Antrim is also home to the Can/Am International Slalom
Race, which attracts some of the best skaters in the
world. A world record for tight slalom was set at the 2008 race.
The Can/Am is held during Home and Harvest Festival in the September, details can be found at antrimcc.com.
For info about longboarding contact: Dave Kirkpatrick at 588-3334,
[email protected].
Skiing/Downhill and Snowboarding
There are two great downhill skiing options within a short ride from
Antrim and Bennington.
Crotched Mountain Ski Area is in Bennington has five lifts, 100%
snowmaking, night skiing with a vertical drop of about 800’
Tel: 603.588.3668
Web Link: www.crotchedmountain.com
Pats Peak Ski Area is in Henniker and has 9 lifts, 22
trails and slopes, 6 gladed areas, 100% snowmaking,
night skiing with a vertical drop of 710‘. See their ad on
the back cover.
Tel: 603.428.3245 or 1-888.PATS.PEAK
Web Link: www.patspeak.com
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Skiing/Cross Country
There is a variety of cross country skiing available from groomed to
creating your own trail. The best groomed trails nearby are at
Crotched Mountain Golf Club. The next best option would be trails
that have been groomed or used by snowmobiles e.g. the Rail Trail in
Bennington.
You might take advantage of many of the trails in our
Special Places and hopefully you will find tracks made
by other cross country skiers. You also might try
Franklin Pierce Lake or Gregg Lake. Otherwise you are
on your own.
Crotched Mountain Golf Club - Crotched Mountain Golf Club in
Francestown is owned by Shell Vacation Club who regularly groom
their cross country ski trails, provide a trail map and permits their
use at no charge. The trails basically follow the 18 hole golf course,
half on either side of the road. The half on the northeast side has
more up and down to it than the southwest side. The trail map is
available at the office on the southwest side of the road. Call
603.588.2000.
Rail Trail - From the Bennington VFW to the Deering Fish and Game Club is a
mainly flat 8 mile trail.
There are several intermediate points where the trail
crosses roads enabling people to do only a portion of
the trail (assuming they
have someone to drop them
off and pick them up). This
trail is groomed but not specifically for cross country
skiing.
Innovative Natural Resource Solutions LLC
Offering Consulting Services In:
Corporate Office
Charles A. Levesque, President
 Renewable energy
 Advocacy
37 Old Pound Road
 Economic Development
Antrim, NH 03440
 Land Protection and Management
603-588-3272
[email protected]
 Forest Certification
 Organizational Management
www.inrsllc.com
 Wildlife Management
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Snowmobiling
All snowmobiles that are used off of the owner’s property must be
registered and show proof of membership with a New Hampshire
snowmobile club affiliated with the New Hampshire Snowmobile Association, or pay an extra $30.00 per snowmobile.
The registration fees are used to help build
and maintain New Hampshire's snowmobile
trail system. All prices subject to change.
Did You Know?
In the State of NH
there are 4,814 miles
of State highways and
6,830 miles of snowmobile trails.
Founded in 1969, the New Hampshire Snowmobile Association (NHSA) is an association
of independently incorporated snowmobile
clubs, to speak for the sport of snowmobiling
and to promote it as a safe family recreation - www.nhsa.com
For registration information, contact New Hampshire Fish and Game Departments Law Enforcement Division at 603-271-3129 or visit their website at www.wildlife.state.nh.us.
There are no Snowmobile Clubs in Antrim or Bennington so snowmobilers join a club in one of the surrounding towns.
The NightRiders, Inc. snowmobile club is committed to safe riding
and maintaining trails for winter use in the Hillsboro, Antrim, Deering, and Windsor area. - www.nightriderssc.org.
The Monadnock Sno Snoopers are located in Hancock www.snosnoopers.com
The Washington Snow Riders is located in Washington www.washingtonsnowriders.com (at the time of this printing this
web address address did not work even though it is listed as a
snowmobile club on the New Hampshire Snowmobile Clubs website)
Livingston’s Artic Cat
Snowmobiles, ATV’s
Parts and Accessories
Also featuring
Kymco Scooters
and Dixie Chopper
Lawn Mowers
123 Henniker Street
Hillsborough, NH 03244
(603) 464-5454
www.livingstonsarcticcat.com
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Star Gazing
In Antrim perhaps the easiest and most accessible place to get a
really clear, dark look at the stars is from near the top of
Meeting House Hill Road, up past the Grange. Near the
top on the left is the oldest cemetery in town, and here
alongside the road, or in the cemetery if you dare, you'll
find a comfortable and quiet place to view the heavens which those buried there will attest to. There are of
course other out-of-the-way high places where light pollution will
not obscure the stars, but this is perhaps the most central, and an
easy drive to reach.
Swimming
There are two major swimming beaches open to the
public:
Gregg Lake (Antrim) at Town Beach - page 9
Franklin Pierce Lake (Antrim and Hillsborough) at Manahan Park Page 8
The following beach area is only open to Bennington residents.
Whittemore Lake (Bennington) - page 27
Tennis
Antrim: Tennis is available at Memorial Park with parking on
Jameson Ave. This lovely old court is ready for play yearly between
Memorial Day and the end of October. Racquets for adults and children can be borrowed from the Antrim Recreation
Department by calling 588-3121 or emailing [email protected]. This court is not official size,
but is in a charming location nearby to the Mill
Pond and the Bandstand. In addition, swings and
benches are available for children and friends.
Volleyball
Antrim: There is a sand volleyball court on the point at
Gregg Lake Beach. This is open and maintained between
Memorial Day and Labor Day. The point closes at 9pm.
Throughout the year, Adult Volleyball has pick up games
at the Antrim Memorial Gymnasium on Thursday evenings. Call 588-3121 for more information, or email [email protected]
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Being Wise in the Woods
We want everyone to enjoy the outdoors and that comes with being
aware of situations that you might come across.
Bear Encounters! - If you are fortunate enough to see a bear,
hopefully it is 300’ away and you are using binoculars and a
telephoto lens. If you are closer then that, never run from a
bear and don’t try to climb a tree to escape! Don't get between a sow and her cubs. It is best to back away, speak in a
calm voice while maintaining eye contact. For more information
visit:
www.wildlife.state.nh.us/Wildlife/faqs_black_bears.htm
Bugs! - Black flies begin to emerge from mid to late April in
southern New Hampshire and last through the end of May
whereas mosquitoes start emerging by mid-May. Best protection from all insects is wearing long sleeves and long
pants, using insect repellent.
Porcupines - If you are walking, keep your dog away from
porcupines as the quills release easily. Once embedded,
quills work their way deeper and deeper into an animal's
skin (up to an inch a day!), so they should be removed as soon as
possible.
Ticks - The dog tick is most active from May through July in
New Hampshire. Deer ticks (black
legged tick) are smaller than the
dog tick and are also most active
in May thru July. This species will readily bite people, most often during the
nymph stage and can transmit
Lyme disease..
Ticks tend to
crawl upward, and if they can’t
get inside your clothing, they will
end up on your head or neck. It is
important after walking through
woods or tall grass to inspect
your body for ticks.
Yellow Jackets - Yellow Jackets
are known as ’the little danger
under your feet’ and are the most
common cause of injury for a
hiker. Their nests are commonly
built in rodent burrows and other
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protected cavities. Stinging behavior is usually encountered
at nesting sites.
They are very aggressive in defending their colony. Defensive behavior increases as the season progresses and colony populations
become larger while food becomes scarcer. Be on the lookout for
nests. Yellow Jackets that are flying directly in and out of a single
location are probably flying to and from their nest.
Hiking Essentials - When venturing out for a hike it is advisable to
bring a map, compass, pocket knife, flashlight, water, whistle and
matches. If there is a possibility for a sudden shift in the weather
you should bring warm clothing and a rain/wind jacket.
Hunting Season - When hiking in the fall, during hunting season it's
important to be visible in the woods. The recommendation is to wear
blaze orange — the color typically worn by hunters.
Youth Corner
Antrim Recreation Department offers regular and new programs
throughout the year. Beyond youth sports, examples of other programs are hikes, climbing, speedstacking, movies, summer camps,
outdoor adventure programs, fishing derby , rollerskating and more.
To find out about current programs, call 588-3121 or look at the
website antrimnh.org. You can also find Antrim Recreation on Facebook.
The Harris Center for Conservation Education provides students
in grades K-12 with a continuum of experiences and opportunities to
study nature, develop age appropriate science skills, discover nature as a source of inspiration and creativity, and appreciate the
local landscape outside their schools.( see page 33).
Dodge Library in Bennington offers a summer reading program
from early July to early August. Story times are Mondays at 9:30
am and Thursday at 1pm. The library is at 2 Main Street and can be
reached at 588-6585
It’s all about FISHING
Hi, my name is Hunter. My most favorite thing in the world to do is
fish. Here are some local places I like to fish and thought I would
share them with you. I fish along the Contoocook River. This is a
very good place to catch rainbow and brown trout. You can also find
shiners, sunfish and perch there. I can catch five to seven shiners
in one trip. As many of you might know, the pond in back of the
town hall and Rick N Diane’s is stocked with fish every May. Not
everyone catches all the fish on the Derby so give it a try. I love
fishing at Gregg Lake as well. You don’t always get a bite with a
worm there so sometimes salmon eggs or minnows work. I many
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times use my trusty lure there as well. I’ve heard that Pierce Lake
has some great fishing holes, though I haven’t tested it out yet.
Another good spot is Powder Mill Pond. I catch all sorts of bass,
trout and at night hornpout. I know on Pleasant
Street there is a brook
great for catching crawfish. You can capture
minnows in Great Brook
as well. Minnows make
great bait. Bass, Pickerel, and trout love to
eat them, just a helpful
hint. Try to cast out under a bridge, or by a
fallen down log. Underneath covered bridges
are the best. If you
ever need bait or tackle, you can go to my friend Hattie’s store,
Place In the Woods. After a hard day of fishin’, I like to go to
Tenney Farm and get an ice cream. The end to a perfect day.
Hunter Tenney Salamy - Age 9
Wildlife and Wildflowers
Wildlife
Wildlife you might see in the Antrim area include:
deer, moose, black bear, muskrat,
woodchuck, porcupine, beaver, squirrel, chipmunk, mink, fisher, otter, skunk, weasel, raccoon, red fox, coyote, and a wide variety of
snakes, frogs, birds, and fishes.
Building Materials
Monday to Friday 7AM - 5PM
Saturday 7AM - 1PM
Closed Sundays
78 Smith Road
P.O. Box 148
Antrim, NH 03440
603-588-2139
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Wildflowers
Willard Pond - After the blooming of hobblebush in
early spring, wildflowers begin to appear along the six
miles of trails that travel throughout DePierrefeu
Willard Pond Wildlife Sanctuary.
Starflower from the Primrose family and Canada Mayflower (otherwise known as Wild Lily of the Valley)
cover the floor of the forest. Near the ponds one can
find Blue Flag Iris in spring and the brilliant red Cardinal Flower later in the summer. Pickerelweed grows in many spots in
the pond, as does Yellow Water Lily, Fragrant Water Lily and Watershield.
Scattered about in the woods is New Hampshire's
state wildflower from the Orchid family: the Pink
Ladyslipper or Moccasin Flower. Other wildflowers
to look for include Wild Sarsaparilla, Indian Cucumber Root, Trillium, Jack in the Pulpit, Clintonia,
Indian Pipe, Rattlesnake Plantain, Pale Cordalis,
Goldthread, Solomon's Seal and False Solomon's
Seal. It is a gift to come upon these delicate and at the same time
hardy flowers blooming on their own as we walk
through the woods.
Powder Mill Pond - In Bennington wildflowers can
easily be seen by parking on No. Bennington Rd where
it crosses the railroad bed and enters
Greenfield. Just walk down the tracks to the right
to the bridge over Powder Mill Pond.
Rye Pond - Wildflowers are best seen along the east
side, just proceed down the trail.
Spin & Web Laundromat
Hours: 7AM to 9PM
Featuring 2, 5 and 8 loaders
Drop off wash and fold
Dry cleaning service
Clean and spacious
Seven days a week
Tel: 603-588-2800 603-588-8000
Fax: 603-588-3327
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Calendar
Following are some events happening each year you might be interested in.

April - Earth Day

April (fourth Saturday) - Bennington Fishing Derby page 41

May - Antrim Bike Rodeo see page 36

May - Antrim Fishing Derby see page 41

July and August - Antrim in
the Evening, see page 19

September - Antrim Home
and Harvest Days with a
Chicken BBQ at Tenney Farm
followed by Fireworks
We Welcome
New Patients
18 Elm Street, Antrim, NH 03440
603-588-6362
www.antrimsmiles.com
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Outdoor Guide Future
A significant effort was made to assure the content is correct.
However, being a first edition there are likely to be many errors or
omissions. Please email comments to [email protected] or submit at
the website at www.ablions.org/og.
We will be creating an interactive version of the Outdoor Guide for
the Internet that is planned to be ready by the end of the summer,
2009. This will not only provide any corrections you have submitted, but hopefully additional content about Special Places and Activities you have contributed.
We would plan to have a second edition of our printed booklet available in about two years, June 2011. It would be great to have many
more residents of Antrim and Bennington be contributors, editors,
photographers and illustrators for the website and second edition.
Additional Sponsors
Gary Watson Builders LLC Quality built homes and additions
770 Bog Rd., Hillsborough, NH 03244
Tel: 603.555.1212 Cell: 603.759.3356
Allen Chiropractic PLLC “We care about you and your health”
14 Pleasant Street, PO Box 158, Antrim, NH 03440
Tel: 603-588-2900 Fax: 603-588-2903
The Corner Store - Rt. 9 & 31, Hillsboro, NH Tel: 603.478.3335
Great breakfasts - best cheeseburgers in town! Open 6am to 5pm.
Fish & Game licenses, bait, OHRV reg., groceries, propane, kerosene
cold beer, beverages, ice, NH Sweeps tickets. Come see us!
Oddfellows - Serving Antrim and Bennington since 1876
Waverly Lodge # 59 P. O. Box 38, Antrim, NH 03440
Laconia Savings Bank - 77 Main St., Antrim NH 03440
Tel: (603) 588-6333 Website: www.laconiasavings.com
Morse Sporting Goods - www.morsesportinggoods.com
85 Contoocook Falls Rd., Hillsboro, NH 03244 Tel: 603-464-3444
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An authentic New England golf experience where golfers can enjoy the
challenges put to them by legendary course architect, Donald Ross
Set in the rolling hills of New Hampshire, Crotched Mountain Golf Club exposes golfers to the true beauty of New
England. An 18 hole, par 71 golf course,
CMGC offers outstanding playing conditions accompanied by spectacular views
of the surrounding Monadnock region.
Play and Stay packages are our specialty. Choose your length of stay and
enjoy golfing at Crotched Mountain Resort & Golf Club. Head Professional Ken
Hamel will set everything up for you.
Golf, Carts, Lodging, and Meals can all
be part of your play and stay.
Crotched Mountain Resort is one of twenty-four Shell Vacation Resorts. Shell Vacations Hospitality was created as the exclusive provider
of hospitality services for internationally recognized resorts throughout
North America. The accommodations at Crotched Mountain are cozy and
convenient, charming sanctuaries set among the serenity of a peaceful
retreat. We offer spacious one-bedroom suites that sleep four adults
comfortably, and two-bedroom suites provide the privacy that your family enjoys at home.
740 2nd NH Turnpike Francestown, NH 03043
(603) 588-2000 www.CrotchedMountainResort.com
Hometown Realty LLC
‘Your Home Town Choice’
Commercial, Residential
Land and Homesites
Waterfront and Vacation Properties
365 West Main St.
Hillsboro, NH 03244
603-464-3300
VIEW ALL NH LISTINGS @ www.hometownrealtynh.com

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