The 38-acre Jim and Evalyn Hornig Natural Area at Lower Slade Brook offers a quiet retreat with easy walking terrain next to Slade Brook. From Moose Mountain to its mouth at River Road on the Connecticut River, Slade Brook’s banks are undeveloped and graced by convenient hiking trails through varied forestland. The main foot path through the Natural Area is the 0.5 mile Waterfall Trail on the north side of Slade Brook. The trail begins on an old woods road and climbs up through the brook’s little valley, offering beautiful views of the falling waters, which are spectacular during high water. Beyond the last of the three falls, the trail heads away from the brook and up to a plateau. After a right turn just beyond the boundary, the 0.25 mile Lyme Road Connector Trail brings you to Route 10.
To get to Slade Brook take River Road north from Route 10. The property is on the right in 0.6 miles. Limited seasonal parking is available at the River Road trailhead.
Bring your own writing implement.
The coordinates should get you close enough to GZ then just let your Geo-Senses to kick in. Please replace with care.
Have Fun!
Please feel free to leave comments about your experience in the forest in the log, when logging your find or send them to the Hanover Conservancy. (www.hanoverconservancy.org), (16 Buck Road, Hanover NH 03755; 603-643-3433)
