LRCT Conservation Area - Meredith, NH
Posted by: tatie
N 43° 43.317 W 071° 17.793
19T E 315016 N 4843554
LRCT Conservation Area is located in Meredith, NH.
Waymark Code: WMF7AR
Location: New Hampshire, United States
Date Posted: 09/04/2012
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The Lakes Region Conservation Trust was founded in 1979 to protect key wildlife habitat in central New Hampshire, to provide for public access to conservation lands for thoughtful recreation purposes, and to preserve some of the largest freshwater and wilderness resources within one hundred miles of metropolitan Boston and a single days' drive of New York, Philadelphia, and Washington.
These LRCT (Lakes Region Conservation Trust)protected properties are open to the public, daily, from dawn till dusk for hiking, cross-country skiing, relaxation, wildlife viewing, and certain other recreational uses.
Estimated size of the public land (in regional measurement standard: hectares, acres, kms, etc.): more than 18,500 acres
Is there a trail system?: Yes
If there is a trail system, please describe length, terrain, etc.: 85 miles of hiking trails
What points of interest are there?: 32 miles of shorelines on Lake Winnipesaukee, Squam Lake, and other lakes, ponds, rivers, and streams throughout the Lakes Region
19 summits, including Red Hill, Mt. Shaw, Mt. Faraway, Mt. Roberts, Bald Knob, Mt. Webster, Mt. Livermore, and Copple Crown
More than 85 miles of hiking trails
What activities are available?: hiking, swimming,cross country skiing/snowshoeing, paddling...
Hours of accessibility?: open dawn to dusk
List of known hazards (cliffs, snakes, poison plants, etc.): none
Dogs Allowed?: Yes
Is a permit/fee required?: No
Please supply the website of the land if available: [Web Link]
If a permit/fee is required please describe in detail how to get one, how much, etc.: Not listed
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Visit Instructions: Visitors are encouraged to supply a picture of either themselves or their GPS at the trailhead and/or signage of the public access lands - describe your experience there and what you saw - tell us why other folks should come visit!
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