NORTHERN FEATURES
The following list of features exists along or near the proposed route of the future northern extention of The Cohos Trail. The trail is in the planning stages only north of Ben Young Hill. Hiking in the remote forested country in Clarksville and Pittsburg, New Hampshire requires permission in some areas from Lyme Paper Company and numerous small land owners. Most of the land here is privately owned and the landowners permit use of the property during daylight hours only. You may not camp on most of the lands here. Stay at Lake Francis Campground or Deer Mountain Campground or one of the numerous private campgrounds and lodges in the Connecticut Lakes Region.
FEATURE
DESCRIPTION
Bear Rock Bog
String of black spruce swamp not far from the trail (Bear Rock Road). Unique acid-loving plants.
MacAlester Road
This old farm lane takes you up this low peak with views of Dead Water country and beautiful farm lands.
Weirs Tree Farm
Dramatic and sweeping views of the mountainous country in Clarksville and Pittsburg townships.
Clarksville Bog
Peaceful large clear bog fronted by a rough dam. Trail may be closed here in 2006 due to construction work on the dam.
Clarksville Pond
Little known cold pond with some old camps tucked under Ben Young Hill.
Ben Young Hill
Once farmed, this high elevation land has largely returned to forest. Beautiful views south and southwest.
Murphy Dam
Built during the Depression to create 2000-acre Lake Francis, Murphy Dam commands fine views of the nations largest town: Pittsburg, NH.
Cedar Stream Rd.
Forest Road under the canopy of trees. Road skirts Lake Francis for six miles. Views of the lake, mountains and forests for half the distance. Recent logging along the road has opened up the canopy quite a bit.
Lake Francis Campground
40-site campground on the northeastern inlet of Lake Francis. Views, quiet forests, loons, moose, and canoing.
Happy Corner Bridge
Small covered bridge over the Connecticut River. Note how narrow the Connecticut River is here.
Bear Ledge Campground
Proposed, small primitive campgroud located directly on the proposed Cohos Trail in Pittsburg. Camp fires are permitted. Water, shower and phone are available.
Prospect Mountain
Proposed trail over a private mountain with spectacular views of 1st Connecticut Lake and mountains such as Rump, Magalloway, Stub Hill and many others.
First Lake
Vast and 120 feet deep in spots, First Connecticut is a must canoe or kayaking experience. Resorts on northwest shore. Eagles. Osprey. 2,800 acres large.
Round Pond
Glacial kettle pond in boreal forests.
Connecticut Lakes State Forest
State Forest. 15-mile-long, narrow forest corridor running from First Lake to the border on either side of Route 3. Terrific moose habitat. Constant sightings. People go "moosin'" each evening to see the creatures.
Magalloway Rd.
No nonsense logging road. Access to Mt. Magalloway, Garfield Falls, Dead Diamond country. Big trucks have the right of way.
Mt. Magalloway
Seven miles off The Cohos Trail. Good trails to a beautiful summit. Old fire tower. Cliffs and talus slopes. Best views in the north.
Garfield Falls
Deep in Dead Diamond country, this is a big and rugged falls and shoot that killed many a river logger.
Second Connecticut Lake Dam
Small dam and spillway, a miniature version of the dam at First Connecticut Lake.
Idlewild
Site of famous old camp and boat launching area on remote Second Connecticut Lake. Dam.
Photo Albums and More
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