Join this active group to walk, hike, kayak and more! Arrive 15 minutes before departure. Events listed on the Meetup app. Call COA at 603-526-6368 for more information. Registration required.
May 19th: Hike or Kayak Powdermill Pond, Hancock, NH
Leader: Kendall Buck, 603-608-6670
Powder Mill Pond is 419 acres of beautiful scenery located off Route 202 in Hancock. The average depth is 3 feet with a maximum of 17 feet. The site has ample parking, a nice boat launch, and porta potties available in the summer months. The area is well-maintained and scenic, offering access both to the pond and to the Contoocook River upstream and downstream.
Walkers have a choice of hiking the nearby old rail trail located 1/2 mile from the boat launch or drive 10 minutes to the Bruce Edes Forest in Bennington. A map and directions will be available at the boat launch parking. Bring chair and picnic lunch to enjoy after the paddle or walk.
Directions: From New London take either Rt. 114 or I-89 to Henniker. From Henniker take US 202 West approximately 20 miles and turn left onto Kimball Road. At the end of Kimball Road turn left onto Forest Road, cross the covered bridge, and the launch is on the right.