Kids Hike Suggestions

thinkxingu · 07-30-2015, 07:31 AM

Hi!
Please suggest good places to take my 5-year-old hiking. We're on the Moultonborough side and have done Castle in the Clouds, so I'm willing to travel a bit.

Thanks!

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That Guy · 07-30-2015, 07:41 AM

Abenaukee Fire Tower isn't bad. Its pretty short though. Can always do the walking path that starts at Wolfeboro train station. I've taken a four year from there to about a mile beyond Mass Landing.

BroadHopper · 07-30-2015, 08:07 AM

How about a hike around Stonedam? Kids love this hike.

Another great hike is over at Center Harbor on Squam lake. Chamberlain-Reynolds Memorial Forest

http://www.squamlakes.org/natural-ar...ecreation/maps

I can go on and on but these two are great for a 5 year old. Look for the troll house on the Chamberlain!

thinkxingu · 07-30-2015, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by BroadHopper

How about a hike around Stonedam? Kids love this hike.

This is an island, right? Any more info?

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Janet · 07-30-2015, 10:24 AM

Got this information from the above site.

Stonedam Island Conservation Area, Lake Winnipesaukee, Meredith: The Stonedam Island Conservation Area encompasses 112 acres of the island, with 2.7 miles of undeveloped shoreline, acquired by LRCT in 1982 to protect one of the most significant undeveloped island parcels on the Lake. Stonedam is a perfect place for a peaceful walk on a network of trails leading to points of interest all over the island, including one of the highest points on the Lake with a view of Copple Crown in clear weather. Docking for power boats is available at a dock on the northeast shore of the island. The island can also be accessed by paddle craft. A network of trails, which are signed and blazed, extends from the dock to points of interest elsewhere on the island, one of the highest in the lake. The loop around the island is 1.5 miles long.

Little Bear · 07-30-2015, 11:25 AM

http://alltrails.com/trail/us/new-hampshire/lockes-hill

KeepItSimple · 07-30-2015, 11:45 AM

No, not the island, but the hill on the north side of squam in holderness. Took my 2 and 4 year olds up last year. IMHO, one of the best vistas in the lakes region.

http://www.northeasthikes.com/kids-c...cience-center/

mhtranger · 07-30-2015, 12:04 PM

I will second Rattlesnake. Could be a little tough at first but not bad overall. Another good one if you like waterfalls is Beede falls just down the road from Rattlesnake.

noreast · 07-30-2015, 12:46 PM

For a short hike with a great payoff, blue jobe mntn has best views of mnt washington. might be just over 1/2 hr drive though.

Misty Blue · 07-31-2015, 05:29 AM

For a great afternoon with the kids I would highly recommend the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center in Holderness.

A great walk. Tons of animals. Lectures on the critters. Scads of children's activities. And, if you wish, nature boat cruises on the lake.

Misty Blue

That Guy · 07-31-2015, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Misty Blue

For a great afternoon with the kids I would highly recommend the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center in Holderness.

A great walk. Tons of animals. Lectures on the critters. Scads of children's activities. And, if you wish, nature boat cruises on the lake.

Misty Blue

Yep. Took my ex's four year old there too. That was really neat and he enjoyed it a LOT.

thinkxingu · 07-31-2015, 02:45 PM

Gonna take l'il Buddy to the Rattlesnake hike tomorrow AM and will report back. Thanks, all!

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thinkxingu · 08-01-2015, 07:42 AM

Bright and early. Great hike, thanks for the suggestion!

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Old Sarge · 04-16-2016, 08:01 PM

It is an unbelievable view for such a little effort! Great picture Think! One of the best hikes in the lakes region!

07-30-2015, 07:31 AM	#1
thinkxingu Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 6,168 Thanks: 1,164 Thanked 2,037 Times in 1,260 Posts	Kids Hike Suggestions Hi! Please suggest good places to take my 5-year-old hiking. We're on the Moultonborough side and have done Castle in the Clouds, so I'm willing to travel a bit. Thanks! Sent from my XT1528 using Tapatalk

07-30-2015, 08:07 AM	#3
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,562 Thanks: 3,180 Thanked 1,098 Times in 791 Posts	Plenty of hiking trails in the area. How about a hike around Stonedam? Kids love this hike. Another great hike is over at Center Harbor on Squam lake. Chamberlain-Reynolds Memorial Forest http://www.squamlakes.org/natural-ar...ecreation/maps I can go on and on but these two are great for a 5 year old. Look for the troll house on the Chamberlain! __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

07-30-2015, 10:24 AM	#5
Janet Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 469 Thanks: 232 Thanked 132 Times in 90 Posts	lrct.org Got this information from the above site. Stonedam Island Conservation Area, Lake Winnipesaukee, Meredith: The Stonedam Island Conservation Area encompasses 112 acres of the island, with 2.7 miles of undeveloped shoreline, acquired by LRCT in 1982 to protect one of the most significant undeveloped island parcels on the Lake. Stonedam is a perfect place for a peaceful walk on a network of trails leading to points of interest all over the island, including one of the highest points on the Lake with a view of Copple Crown in clear weather. Docking for power boats is available at a dock on the northeast shore of the island. The island can also be accessed by paddle craft. A network of trails, which are signed and blazed, extends from the dock to points of interest elsewhere on the island, one of the highest in the lake. The loop around the island is 1.5 miles long.

07-30-2015, 11:25 AM	#6
Little Bear Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 577 Thanks: 124 Thanked 247 Times in 133 Posts	Locke's Hill in Gilford http://alltrails.com/trail/us/new-hampshire/lockes-hill

07-30-2015, 11:45 AM	#7
KeepItSimple Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Watertown, MA Posts: 19 Thanks: 70 Thanked 21 Times in 5 Posts	west rattlesnake No, not the island, but the hill on the north side of squam in holderness. Took my 2 and 4 year olds up last year. IMHO, one of the best vistas in the lakes region. http://www.northeasthikes.com/kids-c...cience-center/

07-30-2015, 07:41 AM	#2
That Guy Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 182 Thanks: 37 Thanked 74 Times in 43 Posts	Abenaukee Fire Tower isn't bad. Its pretty short though. Can always do the walking path that starts at Wolfeboro train station. I've taken a four year from there to about a mile beyond Mass Landing.

07-30-2015, 12:04 PM	#8
mhtranger Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 129 Thanks: 318 Thanked 69 Times in 40 Posts	I will second Rattlesnake. Could be a little tough at first but not bad overall. Another good one if you like waterfalls is Beede falls just down the road from Rattlesnake.

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07-30-2015, 12:46 PM	#9
noreast Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Posts: 648 Thanks: 316 Thanked 120 Times in 93 Posts	For a short hike with a great payoff, blue jobe mntn has best views of mnt washington. might be just over 1/2 hr drive though.

07-31-2015, 05:29 AM	#10
Misty Blue Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 658 Thanks: 121 Thanked 283 Times in 98 Posts	Science Center For a great afternoon with the kids I would highly recommend the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center in Holderness. A great walk. Tons of animals. Lectures on the critters. Scads of children's activities. And, if you wish, nature boat cruises on the lake. Misty Blue

07-31-2015, 02:45 PM	#12
thinkxingu Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 6,168 Thanks: 1,164 Thanked 2,037 Times in 1,260 Posts	Gonna take l'il Buddy to the Rattlesnake hike tomorrow AM and will report back. Thanks, all! Sent from my XT1528 using Tapatalk

08-01-2015, 07:42 AM	#13
thinkxingu Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 6,168 Thanks: 1,164 Thanked 2,037 Times in 1,260 Posts	Bright and early. Great hike, thanks for the suggestion! Sent from my XT1528 using Tapatalk

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04-16-2016, 08:01 PM	#14
Old Sarge Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Rochester, NH Posts: 150 Thanks: 106 Thanked 63 Times in 29 Posts	It is an unbelievable view for such a little effort! Great picture Think! One of the best hikes in the lakes region!