The Forest Loop at Rand Brook Forest in Francestown, New Hampshire is an easy 1.7-mile loop trail that features a peaceful walk through the forest that covers two trails - a service road and a footpath.
Trail names: Forest Trail and Rand Brook Forest Road.
Location: Forest Trail can be found at the Rand Brook Forest located off of Old County Road South in Francestown NH. This forest is owned and managed by the Francestown Land Trust (FTL). The Francestown Land Trust has directions to this forest at the link below:
http://www.francestownlandtrust.org/maps---directions.html
Allowed activities: hiking, horseback riding, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, birding
Forbidden activities: no motorized vehicles
Hours: The Rand Brook Forest is open daily. There are no times posted for opening or closing at this trailhead parking area.
Parking: There is plenty of parking near the trailhead and information kiosk. Winter parking cannot be guaranteed and visitors may need to use caution when driving on Old County Road South as this road is unpaved and can be hard to traverse during late winter/early spring when roads can be rutted or muddy.
Pets: Dogs are not forbidden from this area, however dogs should be under control of their owners and all waste should be carried out with the hiker.
Accessibility: Both the Rand Brook Forest and the Forest Trail are not wheelchair accessible. The Forest Trail has some hills with some elevation but the hills are not steep or long in duration. Hikers with moderately good health and fitness should have no trouble hiking this short hike. In late winter and early spring, the trails can be icy, muddy, wet or all of the above. Hikers should plan accordingly for the trail conditions to avoid any trail hazards from slippery conditions.
Sanitation: There are no restrooms or trash bins at the parking area near the Trailhead. Please carry out any trash or animal waste.
Trail information: There is an information kiosk with a posted map at the trail head parking area. There is a small back mailbox on the kiosk, which sometimes has maps to take and return as well as information about the Francestown Land Trust. It’s a good idea for visitors to print a map before heading out, or snap a picture of the posted map at the kiosk before heading out. A map can be printed by going to the link below.
Length and features: By combining the Forest Trail and Rand Brook Forest Road, visitors will be able to enjoy an easy 1.7 mile “loop” hike.Find our trail guides useful? Consider becoming a Supporter to unlock perks!
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