Hikes That Are Compatible With Strollers??

jkjoshuatree · 06-06-2011, 10:09 PM

Last year when I was at Winni I went on well over a dozen hikes (Rattlesnake and Mount Major being my two favorites).

This year I will have a friend and her 3 year old visiting for a week or so and would love to take them on a hike with a great view. The problem is that the 3 year old is too big to carry and if we let her walk the entire hike, it may take a little bit longer than we'd like.

So, does anyone know of any good hikes that I could use one of those rugged, three wheel stroller thingys (sorry for being so scientific) you see mom's jogging with?

Or even a shorter hike that the three year old could handle (or my shoulders if she gets tired...lol).

Thanks in advance.

mcdude · 06-07-2011, 06:37 AM

Jay:
try LOCKE'S HILL, specifically, the Lakeview Trail.....only .7 of a mile and great views!
http://forum.hike-nh.com/viewtopic.php?t=3788

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Went on a great hike today with my wife and our 3 1/2 yr old. Locke's Hill in Gilford, NH is a great first hike or with little ones. Our 3 1/2 yr old did this hike on her own( was her first hike also). We parked off rte 11 by the scenic view( there's signs for the parking lot) and grabbed a map out of the green mailbox and started up the Quarry trail. Some wet areas but real nice. Not too hard of a climb. Follow the Blue marks on the trees.

WINNI FORUM COMMENTS....

PS - I don't think you are going to get a stroller up there but at only .7 of a mile the little rugrat can walk or be carried. don't forget to bring your lunch along and enjoy the stone chairs!

Shore Driver · 06-07-2011, 08:25 AM

Have you tried the Squam Lakes Science Center with a stroller? Nice walk in the woods, and kids love it.

Although not really suitable for strollers, Belknap is pretty doable for a 3 year old. They have 3 trail choices, Blue, Red and Green. Red I believe is the most direct and hardest, blue is the longest and easiest. The fire tower is manned so that's a pretty cool attraction for kids once at the top.

DickR · 06-07-2011, 08:47 AM

When one of my grandkids was around that age we pushed her up Red Hill in one of those strollers. My son and I took turns pushing it. It's rugged in places, but we did it.

I was thinking that Mt Shaw, above Castle in the Clouds (off route 171), might be an easier one, as much of the trail up from near the Castle is basically an old horse path and maybe is used by 4-wheel vehicles these days. What I don't know is how bad the lower end of that trail is for a stroller. You probably could Google the trail system to find out.

jkjoshuatree · 06-07-2011, 08:55 AM

I'll check these out!!

Keep 'em coming!!!

I'd rather have too many to choose from!!

LakesRegionSpirit · 06-07-2011, 09:27 AM

..is more of a walk than a hike but, at 6 miles one way, it travels from downtown Wolfeboro, passes by a lot of history, a few beaches with time to dip the toes in the water and lots of flowers now. Ran it this morning and passed more Lady Slippers than I have ever seen in one place.

Crushed stone/dirt and flat the whole way.

You could also hike up the Castle in the Clouds road or check out the Bearcamp River (Beede Falls) in Sandwich off of Sandwich Notch Road (You would be near the Sandwich Creamery afterwards as well!)

jkjoshuatree · 06-07-2011, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by LakesRegionSpirit

..is more of a walk than a hike but, at 6 miles one way, it travels from downtown Wolfeboro, passes by a lot of history, a few beaches with time to dip the toes in the water and lots of flowers now. Ran it this morning and passed more Lady Slippers than I have ever seen in one place.

Crushed stone/dirt and flat the whole way.

You could also hike up the Castle in the Clouds road or check out the Bearcamp River (Beede Falls) in Sandwich off of Sandwich Notch Road (You would be near the Sandwich Creamery afterwards as well!)

Cotton Valley Trail is perfect. I did that walk a ton last year with my Goldens. It'd be great for a 3 year old...especially "dipping the toes in the water" part!!!

I'll check out Bearcamp River too!!

Thanks again.

Argie's Wife · 06-07-2011, 10:11 PM

We had a backpack that we could put the boys into for long walks or hikes like that - I loved it!

http://www.donedeal.ie/for-sale/babyitems/2204511

http://www.keltykidsbackpackcarrier....kids-backpack/

The one we had would hold a child up to 40 lbs.

KeepItSimple · 06-08-2011, 10:01 AM

We just bought one of those kid carrier backpacks (Deuter kid comfort II) so that I can take my 1 year old (24 lbs) on hikes when we're up at the lake. I love it. He loves it. We've done a couple 3-4 mile practice hikes and plan on doing bald knob and maybe a couple other places suggested in this thread.

06-06-2011, 10:09 PM	#1
jkjoshuatree Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bear Island Posts: 642 Thanks: 349 Thanked 145 Times in 77 Posts	Hikes That Are Compatible With Strollers?? Last year when I was at Winni I went on well over a dozen hikes (Rattlesnake and Mount Major being my two favorites). This year I will have a friend and her 3 year old visiting for a week or so and would love to take them on a hike with a great view. The problem is that the 3 year old is too big to carry and if we let her walk the entire hike, it may take a little bit longer than we'd like. So, does anyone know of any good hikes that I could use one of those rugged, three wheel stroller thingys (sorry for being so scientific) you see mom's jogging with? Or even a shorter hike that the three year old could handle (or my shoulders if she gets tired...lol). Thanks in advance. __________________ Dream out loud.

06-07-2011, 08:55 AM	#5
jkjoshuatree Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bear Island Posts: 642 Thanks: 349 Thanked 145 Times in 77 Posts	Thanks Guys!!! I'll check these out!! Keep 'em coming!!! I'd rather have too many to choose from!! __________________ Dream out loud.

06-07-2011, 09:27 AM	#6
LakesRegionSpirit Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Gilford Posts: 188 Thanks: 7 Thanked 40 Times in 21 Posts	Cotton Valley trail... ..is more of a walk than a hike but, at 6 miles one way, it travels from downtown Wolfeboro, passes by a lot of history, a few beaches with time to dip the toes in the water and lots of flowers now. Ran it this morning and passed more Lady Slippers than I have ever seen in one place. Crushed stone/dirt and flat the whole way. You could also hike up the Castle in the Clouds road or check out the Bearcamp River (Beede Falls) in Sandwich off of Sandwich Notch Road (You would be near the Sandwich Creamery afterwards as well!) __________________ __________________________________________ Lakes Region Spirit "Seeking the soul of the Lakes Region one story at a time" www.LakesRegionSpirit.com

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DickR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 750 Thanks: 4 Thanked 259 Times in 171 Posts	When one of my grandkids was around that age we pushed her up Red Hill in one of those strollers. My son and I took turns pushing it. It's rugged in places, but we did it. I was thinking that Mt Shaw, above Castle in the Clouds (off route 171), might be an easier one, as much of the trail up from near the Castle is basically an old horse path and maybe is used by 4-wheel vehicles these days. What I don't know is how bad the lower end of that trail is for a stroller. You probably could Google the trail system to find out.

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Argie's Wife Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Alton Posts: 1,908 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 533 Thanked 579 Times in 260 Posts	We had a backpack that we could put the boys into for long walks or hikes like that - I loved it! http://www.donedeal.ie/for-sale/babyitems/2204511 http://www.keltykidsbackpackcarrier....kids-backpack/ The one we had would hold a child up to 40 lbs.

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