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Loon Nest Trail

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 4.0 (1)
  1. Areas
  2. NH
  3. …Lakes Region
  4. Frederick and Paula Anna Markus Wildlife Sanctuary

“A nice little hike with some good views over Lake Winnipesaukee. ”

David Smith
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Miles

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KM

Point to Point

590' 180 m

High

522' 159 m

Low

83' 25 m

Up

98' 30 m

Down

3%

Avg Grade (2°)

8%

Max Grade (5°)

Dogs Unknown

Features Birding · Lake · River/Creek · Views · Wildlife

Description

This trail follows yellow blazes. It heads down from the Loon Center, over a small bridge. It heads through the woods around the lake. There are a few small viewpoints along the way. I didn't see any loons, but there were plenty of blueberries.

Flora & Fauna

Flora: Highbush Blueberry, Eastern Hemlock, Canada Lily.
Fauna: Loons (?).

Contacts

Land Manager: Loon Preservation Committee

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Highbush Blueberries (taken July 7, 2018).
Jan 12, 2019 near Moulton…, NH

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Aug 5, 2020
Gabriel Vasquez-Billin
Lots of soft moss 1.4mi

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