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Forum: History 02-15-2010, 10:39 PM
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Posted By dcr
The Africa Rd connects the Prospect Mt Rd to the...

The Africa Rd connects the Prospect Mt Rd to the Muchado Hill Rd in Alton (where the Meaderboro Rd also meets) - a story I heard about the origin of that name, many decades ago (1970's), from an old...
Forum: History 09-29-2008, 11:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 9,431
Posted By dcr
Cobble Mountain Rope Tow

For some months now I have been sharing information about the Belknaps with a Gilford lady who has been researching the history of skiing in the Gilford area as she hopes to write a book about the...
Forum: History 09-29-2008, 08:53 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 9,431
Posted By dcr
There is a good-sized concrete 'platform' near...

There is a good-sized concrete 'platform' near the top of Cobble Mt, somewhat NNW of the summit and a little below it. I have always assumed that it was the upper anchor point of a tow line for a ski...
Forum: History 06-28-2008, 09:08 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 27,713
Posted By dcr
Carole, The swapping of names between...

Carole,

The swapping of names between Belknap and Gunstock Mts did in fact happen - there are old histories of Gilford in the Gilford Library that do attest to the fact that at one time or another...
Forum: Outdoor Recreation 10-03-2007, 08:15 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 21,173
Posted By dcr
I just noticed the inquiry about the "precise"...

I just noticed the inquiry about the "precise" location of the Devil's Den on Devils Den Mt. I happened to have revisited that site yesterday for the first time in decades - I used to hike to it...
Forum: Outdoor Recreation 10-03-2004, 09:34 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 12,970
Posted By dcr
Views from Mt Shaw

http:// I visit the summit of Mt Shaw on a regular basis and I think that the view(s) from Mt Shaw are the very best available in the Lakes Region. The Mt Shaw Trail, starting from the north end of...
Forum: Outdoor Recreation 04-09-2004, 03:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 28,072
Posted By dcr
Parking at Mt Major

You are probably thinking of the National Forest when you refer to fees for parking, or a parking sticker. The state does not (yet) make any such requirement, unless that is a brand new policy...
Forum: Outdoor Recreation 04-09-2004, 03:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,856
Posted By dcr
2 ways from Straightback's summit to the Jesus Valley Rd

I seem to remember giving you one of my maps of the Belknap trails - perhaps not, so I'll leave one for you at work, with the two trails that lead from Straightback to the J V Road highlighted. One...
Forum: Outdoor Recreation 04-07-2004, 10:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,385
Posted By dcr
Coincidentally, McDude, I did hike up the western...

Coincidentally, McDude, I did hike up the western slope of Gunstock this morning. On the higher elevations there is still some snow - but there isn't much and it's no great hindrance; the real...
Forum: Outdoor Recreation 04-07-2004, 02:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,385
Posted By dcr
Trails on Green Mt

There are 2 trails (marked) on Green Mt. Following is a description taken from the net: Green Mountain, elevation 1,907 feet, located in Effingham, New Hampshire. There is a jeep road (gated) to...
Forum: Outdoor Recreation 04-06-2004, 06:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,385
Posted By dcr
Green Mountain Fire Tower

As of last year, at least, the fire tower on Green Mountain was still there and was manned by a tower watchman as part of the network of fire towers across the state devoted to helping local fire...
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