Valley Lane Town Forest

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Hiking loops that feature multiple forest types, an old foundation and a waterfall
Trail Activity
Walking Hiking Mountain biking Snowshoeing Ungroomed cross-country skiing
Length
2.50 miles, Loop
Difficulty
Easy, Moderate
Town
Kingston (NH)
Surface
Packed Earth/Dirt, Gravel/Crushed Stone/Cinder, Boardwalk/Bog Bridging, Snow, Ungroomed
Pets
Permitted on leash
Fees
No

Description

The easy to moderate Valley Lane Town Forest trails loop through many types of hardwood forests. On the Red Trail, many of the tree species have been labeled including American beech, black gum, northern red oak, white ash and witch-hazel. There are also labels for some other plants including jewelweed and polypody fern.

The Brian Quinlan Memorial Bridge, located on the Red Trail, is dedicated to Brian Quinlan, the chair of the Kingston Conservation Commission when the Valley Lane Town Forest was established. In the spring, a waterfall graces the location of this memorial.

A short spur leads to an old foundation.    

Trail Manager

For more information, contact:

Kingston Conservation Commission
PO Box 716
Kingston, NH 03848
Phone: 603-686-9783
kingstonconcom@gmail.com

Trail Tips

Travel on Durable Surfaces
Walk single file in the middle of the trail. Wear the right shoes and enjoy the mud – you're in the great outdoors!

Trailhead Information

From Kingston Center, follow NH-125 south to the traffic light at Hunt Road. Turn right onto Hunt Road. In 1.2 miles, turn left onto Valley Land. Park at the trailhead at the end of the road. 

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