Two gifts from the Ruth Stickney estate provide walking trails on approximately 32 acres of land protecting significant shoreline on Big Island Pond. The Stickney trail system is a network of both hiking and mountain biking trails that meander over hilly, wooded terrain, through and around granite outcroppings and along the shoreline of Big Island Pond. There is a primary trail loop blazed in white that circumnavigates the conservation parcel with numerous branch trails blazed in blue. There are excellent views of the pond from the shoreline as well as a view of the Atkinson kayak/canoe dock and launch site.
The property also includes the canoe/kayak launch off Stickney Road, providing access to Big Island Pond.
Atkinson Trail Use Guidelines
The Atkinson Conservation Commission was established in 1974 with the mission to provide a focal point within the town for environmental concerns. It is responsible for establishing public use regulations for the Town’s conservation lands and welcomes community volunteers to help maintain its trails. The Town’s trails are for passive recreation only and all motorized vehicles are prohibited on conservation land, including snowmobiles.
Parking for the trails is available at the trailhead at the end of Lakeside Drive.
The canoe/kayak launch has parking for six cars on the right side of Stickney Road. Take Waters Edge off of Route 111, turn right onto Stickney Road. The canoe parking lot is two-tenths of a mile further up the road on the right, marked by a large sign "No Overnight Parking".
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