A few days ago, I decided to check out the nearby Concord NH Audubon Society trail network located at the McLane Center off from 84 Silk Farm Road. The trailhead for this network begins at a kiosk located on the backside of the parking lot. The trails are well blazed and loop into each other allowing hikers to create a trek that can range from fractions of a mile to multiple miles. My route was taking Wendy’s Loop counterclockwise (red trail) to the Great Turkey Pond Trail, again counterclockwise (yellow trail) and back onto Wendy’s Loop. This compound loop hike was approximately 1.2 miles, brings you through some nice terrain ranging from hardwood to pine groves, was flat and gives you nice vistas of Turkey Pond where I’m assuming wildlife viewing is prevalent. It was overcast and rainy when I visited so I didn’t see much in the way of wildlife. Below are some pictures from this hike. It’s a great place to spend a lunch break or bring kids to enjoy nature!
McLane Center Trail Map: Here
McLane Center Website: Here
McLane Center Trail Map: Here
McLane Center Website: Here
Trail network was well blazed and maintained
View over old stonewall into adjacent meadow from trail
Old barbed wire meadow fencing grown into an old oak tree
View of Turkey Pond
View of Turkey Pond
Boulders on the Trail
Man made features on the trail which are great for kids to explore
Map vs. GPS
Signage for this Trek
