Wildlife Pond Loop Hike
Wildlife Pond Loop Hike
Details
Join us for a scenic loop through Beaver Brook featuring peaceful ponds, wooded trails, and a short ridge climb with beautiful views.
This trail offers a nice mix of terrain. We’ll start with relatively flat, easy walking around the ponds, then gradually work our way up to a slightly more challenging ridgeline section before looping back down.
Hike Details:
• Distance: ~4.4 miles
• Elevation Gain: ~275 ft
• Estimated Time: 1.5–2 hours (group pace)
• Route Type: Loop
Difficulty: Moderate (Beginner-Intermediate Friendly)
This is a true moderate hike. Not overly strenuous, but not a flat walk either.
Expect:
• Some uneven and rocky sections
• A few gentle climbs, especially on the ridge
• Steady movement with minimal long breaks
If you’re comfortable walking a few miles and handling mild elevation and uneven footing, you should be good for this one.
What To Expect:
• Pond and marsh views
• Forested, shaded trails
• Wildlife spotting opportunities
• A short ridge section with nice scenery
Additional Notes:
• Trail is well-marked and easy to follow
• Hats, sunglasses, sunscreen, water, and bug spray recommended
• Dogs allowed on leash
• Please assess your own fitness level before joining to keep the group moving smoothly
Directions
Beaver Brook Association Wildlife Pond Trailhead, Hollis, NH 03049
About this event
Join us for a scenic loop through Beaver Brook featuring peaceful ponds, wooded trails, and a short ridge climb with beautiful views.
This trail offers a nice mix of terrain. We’ll start with relatively flat, easy walking around the ponds, then gradually work our way up to a slightly more challenging ridgeline section before looping back down.
Hike Details:
• Distance: ~4.4 miles
• Elevation Gain: ~275 ft
• Estimated Time: 1.5–2 hours (group pace)
• Route Type: Loop
Difficulty: Moderate (Beginner-Intermediate Friendly)
This is a true moderate hike. Not overly strenuous, but not a flat walk either.
Expect:
• Some uneven and rocky sections
• A few gentle climbs, especially on the ridge
• Steady movement with minimal long breaks
If you’re comfortable walking a few miles and handling mild elevation and uneven footing, you should be good for this one.
What To Expect:
• Pond and marsh views
• Forested, shaded trails
• Wildlife spotting opportunities
• A short ridge section with nice scenery
Additional Notes:
• Trail is well-marked and easy to follow
• Hats, sunglasses, sunscreen, water, and bug spray recommended
• Dogs allowed on leash
• Please assess your own fitness level before joining to keep the group moving smoothly
Directions to the trailhead
Get directions Opens turn-by-turn directions to Hollis, NH, 03049 in Google Maps (new tab).
Beaver Brook Association Wildlife Pond Trailhead, Hollis, NH 03049
Who's going (14)
prolot0
Manchester, NH
Thewanderer
Milford, NH
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SEALI
Boston, MA
SEBill
Boston, MA
SheepieDad
Keene, NH
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Canterbury69
CANTERBURY, NH
nhmuzikman
Raymond, NH
jcmulloy
Cambridge, MA
Rob Bonney
Cambridge, MA
KeithES
Jamaica Plain, MA
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