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Pulpit Rock Conservation Area

The Pulpit Rock Conservation area is “Bedford’s Natural Treasure” and one of the town’s best places for local hiking, bird watching, and close-to-home outdoor experiences.
Trail Activity
Walking Hiking Ungroomed cross-country skiing
Length
4.80 miles, Network
Difficulty
Moderate, Advanced
Town
Bedford (NH)
Surface
Packed Earth/Dirt, Rock/Ledge, Boardwalk/Bog Bridging, Snow, Ungroomed
Pets
Permitted on leash
Fees
No

Description

The Pulpit Rock Conservation area is “Bedford’s Natural Treasure” and one of the town’s best places for local hiking, bird watching, and close-to-home outdoor experiences. With varied terrain, the 338-acre parcel features the gorge and ledge named “Pulpit Rock”, wetlands, Pulpit Brook, a number of small picturesque waterfalls; rocky outcroppings, glacial erratics such as Indian Rock, beaver lodges, and the remnants of Gage’s Mill, along with forest and fauna.

This conservation land offers more than 3 miles of hiking trails and other opportunities for passive recreation. The Pulpit Rock property also abuts Amherst conservation land which then abuts the Joppa Hill conservation land. A new connector trail runs from Pulpit Rock through Amherst to Joppa Hill. The three properties combined create a meaningful conservation area for wildlife and recreation.

Other Information

Passive recreation is allowed, such as hiking, snow shoeing, cross-country skiing & bird watching. No motorized vehicles.

Trail Manager

For more information, contact:

Bedford Parks & Recreation

Bedford Parks & Recreation
Parks and Recreation Department
24 N. Amherst Rd
Bedford, NH 03110
Phone: 603-472-5242
jobrien@bedfordnh.org
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Trail Tips

Travel on Durable Surfaces
Stick to established trails. If there's no trail, try to walk on rock, gravel, or snow and spread out so that your group doesn't create a trail.
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