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Mascoma Watershed Conservation Council |
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Bear Pond Natural Area |
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The BPNA is over 900 acres of conserved land located in Canaan, NH.
The 60-acre Bear Pond and its quaking bog, 1100 feet of Mascoma River frontage, much of the east shore of Little Goose Pond, and two smaller beaver ponds are some of the special features on this 923-acre conserved property. Two trailhead parking locations provide access to several year round trails for hiking, snowshoeing and skiing. The bog area is recommended for winter access only due to its sensitivity to damage. No motorized vehicles or horses are allowed on the property at any time.
Directions: From Enfield travel east on Route 4 towards Canaan, passing by the Mascoma Valley Regional High School on the left. Turn left onto Goose Pond Road and go 1.75 miles to the trailhead parking area for the Audubon Trail, on the right just before the bridge over Goose Pond Brook. A second trailhead for the Sweet Water Trail can be accessed by continuing east on Route 4 to Switch Road (2.4 miles past Goose Pond Road). Turn left and go 1.6 miles, then turn left down a narrow gravel lane located 50 yards south of a sign for Bull Road. Park close to the bridge over the Mascoma River. The Sweet Water Trail provides access to other trails within the interior of this property known as Leo's Loop and Sawyer Hill Trail. No motorized vehicles or horses are allowed on the property at any time. Maps Available upon written request. Groups seeking to hike the property should contact the MWCC and arrange approval. Guides available upon request. A PDF copy of the Natural Resource Inventory from 2003 is now on this site. A PDF Map of the Bear Pond Natural Area is now available.
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