What can you expect at Willoughby Forest in the next 10 years?
Lots.
We are currently working to establish a woods-grown ginseng farm. We did an experimental planting in 2006 and if the crop appears successful we will move forward with additional plantings in 2009.
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In the future we plan to explore community farming as well as establish a cold climate vinyard.
Well, the planning is over. I have identified hikes for the 2008 Spring and Summer -- through the Presidential Traverse on July 19th 2008. I am looking for hiking partners.
So old friend or new friend... Let's go!
Mt. Ascutney via the The Weathersfield Trail
April 05, 2008
One of four hiking trails that go to the summit of Mt. Ascutney, the
Weathersfield Trail is probably the most scenic. Highlights of this trail
include Little Cascade Falls (.04 miles), Crystal Cascade Falls (an 84 foot
high waterfall at 1.1 miles) and the...
Smarts Mountain
April 19, 2008
Smarts Mountain, at 3,240 feet, has a feel about it similar to the higher
White Mountain peaks further north. Trail follows along the spine of Lambert
Ridge for the next 1.3 miles, with frequent views. On the summit, a
firetower (abandoned in 1976)...
Mount Moosilauke
May 03, 2008
Mount Moosilauke, 4,802 feet, the western-most 4,000-footer in NH, on a
clear day, affords hikers stunning views. This loop, the simplest and most
popular, starts at the Moosilauke Ravine Lodge. It climbs the Gorge Brook
Trail and descends the...
Franconia Ridge Traverse
May 25, 2008
Join me to hike this classic as I get ready for a single-day Presidential
Traverse in July! This is a classic, the views along the ridge are
spectacular if the weather cooperates. It is done using the Old Bridle Path,
Greenleaf, Franconia Ridge and...
Willoughby Forest is a certified member of the American Tree Farm System (Tree Farm #1464).
