Gilmore Pond Dam - Bradley Draper Forest Traditional Cache
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Gilmore Pond Dam - Bradley Draper Forest
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The Cache:
GILMAN POND DAM at Bradley-Draper Memorial Forest
Jaffrey, NH
Directions to the Forest:
Bradley Draper Forest is on the north shore of Gilman Pond in Jaffrey, NH. Starting in Jaffrey at the intersection of Rt 202 and Rt 124, travel west on Rt 124 for approximately 2 miles to Jaffrey Center and the intersection with the Gilmore Pond Road. Turn left and travel south for approximately .6 miles to the intersection with Sandy Lane. Bear left on Sandy Land for approximately .4 miles to the parking area for the swimming spot.
Once You're There:
This is old agricultural land. You'll see a naturally-established stand of white pine, oak, red maple, hemlock, and white birch. Walk to the Gilman Pond shoreland zone. There is a man-made dam, which maintains the water level of the pond. There is a popular white sand swimming spot at the east end of the dam. The natural raised berm along the pond edge is the result of ice pushing up the pond edges over many years.
About the Forest:
This forest was donated in 1992 and represents the very intensive work of Bill Arthur, who worked with five families to agree to conserve this property after the land had been split up between them. The new forest protects 3,050 feet of frontage on Gilmore Pond and offers superb views of Mt. Monadnock. There is a swamp at the end of the pond which supports numerous species of wildlife throughout the year, and a large system of trails for passive recreation.
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