Knowlton Woods

 Just wanted something quick. Having done all the trails previously at Oak Hill in Concord, I needed to go back and grab the 2 new trails developed. The kiosk for these new trails is on Hot Hole Pond Road and I made a loop going up Knowlton Trail. Across Dancing Bear Trail stopping to enjoy the Swope Slope viewpoint. Briefly joining Tower Trail before heading down on Bowl Trail. I also did a bonus loop on the mountain bike section off Bowl Trail as it is included on the Southern NH Redlining spreadsheet. It was a gorgeous day. I only saw a couple of people. Bugs were only a nuisance at the parking area. Couldn't have asked for more! Nothing of note except the view at the Swope Slope viewpoint. Really well maintained trails though. 

Strava Activity

Great Brook Trail

 It's been a while and we all just needed to get out into the woods, so Vanessa, Laura and I decided to a car spot on Great Brook Trail in Deerfield. We spotted a car on Coffeetown Rd and headed over to Harvey Rd to begin. There really is nothing special or scenic about this trail, but it was really nice and pleasant. Passes by a brook off and on. Well maintained and easy to follow. We took the Granite Dome and Vernal Spring side path. The Granite Dome spur just climbs up to some boulders on top of a hill.. maybe the hill is the Granite Dome, we weren't entirely sure.. we actually missed the Vernal Spring on that small loop as it was relatively dry and had quite a bit of debris on it. When we got back to the Granite Dome intersection we all looked at each other and decided to backtrack to at least what we think was the Vernal Spring. Overall, just another pleasant walk in the woods that wasn't too far from home!

Strava Activity

plenty of blazes. Coffeetown Rd end of Great Brook Trail

we think this was the Vernal Spring

as far as the blazes went on Granite Dome spur

Harvey Rd entrance to Great Brook Trail