GCVJE8 Old Runnells Bridge (Traditional Cache) in New Hampshire, United States created by String Theory

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GCVJE8 ▼

A cache by String Theory Message this owner

Hidden : 4/21/2006

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Size: Size: small (small)

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Geocache Description:

Location: The cache is located on the site of the long gone Old Runnells Bridge, just a short and easy walk from the parking area adjacent to Rt 111, along the Nashua River. Cross the iron footbridge, then very light scrambling on granite, marble and loose-ledge surfaces. Feet should stay mostly dry here. :)

Muggles frequent this area, especially fly fishermen in the summer when water levels subside.

Old Runnells Bridge Cache: The cache is small, but not a micro; it has room for the log book and a few small items. No particular theme here; I just wanted to share a nice spot with fellow geocachers.

Background: The location is a favorite of our's along the Nashua River. We have spent many summer afternoons in this area with our son when he was younger. It's a great place to play, dip your toes in the river, and cool off. :)

This is the former site of the Old Runnells Bridge, a covered bridge, built around 1761. You may notice the remnants of the old granite foundations on the nearby outcropping and on the opposite bank of the river. The current bridge was built in the 1950's.

This was also the site of a grist mill and saw mill, called Lawrence Mills, later sold to the Jaquiths family. Ebenezer and Thomas Runnells bought the property in 1777 and ran the mill for 3 generations.

Hollis, NH: If you are not familiar with the Hollis area, I strongly encourage you follow Depot Rd for 2-3 miles north from this location. There you will find the quintessential New England picture-postcard town center.