Charles Edwin Grater, born 28 May 1827, purchased the land known today as the Grater homestead on South Grater Road in the mid-1800's. Today, the Grater Woods Forest is a contiguous 480 acre parcel of property formed through land acquisitions by the Merrimack Conservation Commission. The property is comprised of several parcels inclusive of a 32 acre easement of protected open space owned by the Merrimack School District. Due to the forests size, woodland diversity, quantity of wetlands, and impact on wildlife and water resources, the Grater Woods Forest is listed as a top priority for conservation in the 2002 Town of Merrimack Master Plan.
First time out exploring this beautiful area despite living here my whole life, and figured this area didn't have one yet.
Cache is winter friendly unless the blizzard of 78 occurs again.
Congrats to solid-rock-seekers on the FTF.