John B. Folsom Conservation Area – Epping, New Hampshire

The John B. Folsom Conservation Area is a small 22 acre tract of land that was given to the town in lieu of tax payments. A trail leads from the parking area along a well maintained path to a connection to the Rockingham Rail Trail. So in effect you can extend this hike to however long as you want.

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New photo by Wanderlust Family Adventure / Google Photos
New photo by Wanderlust Family Adventure / Google Photos

From the small semi-circular parking area the trail head is on the right leading down through a wooded lane for ~ 0.7 miles.

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New photo by Wanderlust Family Adventure / Google Photos
New photo by Wanderlust Family Adventure / Google Photos

The highlight of the short hike is the rail road bridge on the Lamprey River.

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I have been to this site several times and have never seen another soul. A very pleasant walk for the family with little else but nature to keep you company.

Epping Central Cemetery – Epping, New Hampshire

The site of Epping‘s first meeting house built in 1749 is now Epping’s oldest cemetery. The cemetery is on Main Street not far from the Epping town hall. If you are taking the Lamprey River Scenic Drive it is worth a stop to see the oldest graves in Epping.

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New photo by Wanderlust Family Adventure / Google Photos