2019 Summer Hikes

Summer Hikes on the SRK Greenway

The SRK Greenway is pleased to offer hikes this Summer on a variety of trails designed to appeal to a wide range of hikers. Be sure to contact the trip leader at least a day in advance to get the details concerning time and place to meet, possible car drops, and weather considerations. Always dress in layers, bring a snack and plenty of water.
  
June 29 (Sat) Join the SRK Greenway Trail Crew for a fun day in the woods of Springfield. Hoping to tackle the Webster Pass Trail between Route 114 in Springfield and Pleasant Lake in New London. There was significant logging in this area earlier this year and the trail needs to be re-established.  For more information contact Andy Hager at 526-2846.
 
July 6 (Sat) The plan is for this to be a Night Hike for the entire family with the objective of getting a long distance view of the fireworks over Lake Sunapee and Pleasant Lake. Expect hiking in the dark with a headlamp on the way home. Family event. For more information contact Dave Gardner 927-4033
 
July 13 (Sat)  Take a short hike up to the Eagles Nest in Newbury for a nice view of Newbury Harbor and Lake Sunapee. Part of Old Home Days celebration for Newbury, NH. Meet at the Caboose 9am in Newbury Harbor.
 
July 27 (Sat) Kids Trail FUN Run in Webb’s Woods in Sunapee. Join Nathan Richer on a moderate 2-mile trail run designed for all ages. For more information contact Nathan 344-0287
 
August 17 (Sat)  Hike from the Goshen Lead Mine to Lucia’s Lookout. This is a great hike on Mount Sunapee on trails less traveled. Considered Difficult hiking and more than 5-miles. For more information contact Tom Lawton 477-1995
 
August 25 (Sun)  Join Anne Hewitt and friends on the SRK Greenway Trail #10 as she hikes from Proctor Academy in Andover up to Winslow State Park on Mt Kearsarge. This is a Moderate hike of about 5 miles through some beautiful woods and old NH roads. For more information contact Anne at 848-5762.

Kearsarge Valley Road – Lincoln Trailhead Open

 

The SRK Greenway Trailhead on Kearsarge Valley Road in North Sutton is now Open 

This is the trailhead for the Lincoln Trail (also referred to as SRK Greenway Trail #11) that goes up the west side of Mount Kearsarge. The Country Club of NH has finished their logging operation in that area. 

There is currently no active logging between Kearsarge Valley Road (point A) and Mastin Road (point B) and it is safe and open for hikers. However, the trail is difficult to follow due to the logging and it might be preferred to continue to use the Mastin Road re-route (see below).  

Please use common sense and caution in this section while the trail is re-established.

Map showing Kearsarge Valley Rd Trailhead (Point A) and where the SRK trail meets Mastin Rd (Point B). 

Mastin Road Reroute

The Lincoln Trail, which is a popular route up to the summit of Mount Kearsarge, can be accessed by using Mastin Road to connect you with the SRK Greenway Trail in the SPNHF Black Mountain Preserve. Hikers can either park at Kearsarge Regional High School (KRHS) or at the gate at the end of Mastin Road. The SRK Greenway trail can be found 0.3 miles north of Mastin Rd gate.

 

Directions from Kearsarge Valley Rd to Mastin Rd

  • Head south on Kearsarge Valley Rd
  • Turn Left on to North Rd
  • Turn Left on to Mastin Rd
  • Leave Kearsarge High School on your left
  • Continue north on Mastin Rd. uphill. Park at the gate.
  • Continue on foot 0.3 miles north on Mastin Rd to meet SRK Lincoln Trail