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Langenau Forest

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Trails on the Langenau Forest are part of a larger network of trails in the area, including those maintained by the Wilmot and New London Conservation Commissions, and the Sunapee Ragged Kearsarge Greenway. It is possible to make a nice 2-mile loop hike from the trailhead at Langenau Forest, utilizing the Langenau Forest Trail and the Pleasant Lake High Trail. The first section of trail (yellow and blue blazes) skirts around a small wildlife pond with plenty of emergent grasses and vegetation around its edges. Look for evidence of beaver (Castor canadensis) activity such as chewed stumps and bank slides (muddy chutes where beaver have repeatedly slid into the water) as you skirt the pond’s edge. This section of trail passes through mixed woods with lots of red maple and white pine, and eventually intersects with the Pleasant Lake High Trail (orange and green blazes) which runs just beyond the southern property boundary of the Langenau Forest. This adjacent property was harvested around 2014, and cleared areas now provide excellent views to the south and west. Near the western corner of the Langenau Forest, the Pleasant Lake High Trail connects with the Sunapee Kearsarge Ragged Greenway (SRKG). Hikers wishing to return to the Langenau Forest trailhead will need to cross two small footbridges before heading uphill on the Langenau Forest Trail (yellow blazes) for approximately one mile back to the start. This section of trail passes through primarily softwood forest- red spruce, balsam fir and white pine- with associated mossy undergrowth. This trail can also be hiked in the opposite direction- please pay attention to trail blazing colors as the different blazes make this loop slightly more challenging for hikers.

Help us care for this property by following these guidelines during your visit:

  • This property is open dawn to dusk
  • Carry out all trash
  • Dogs must remain under control and owners must pack out all dog waste
  • No motorized wheeled vehicles
  • No camping
  • No campfires
  • Hunting and fishing are allowed
  • Leave natural and cultural features undisturbed

Additional Information

Good For
Families
Activities
Hiking
Hunting
Birdwatching
Dog Walking
Fishing
Wildlife Watching
Walking
Seasons of Availability
Spring
Summer
Fall
Parking Details

From the junction of Routes 4A and 11 in Andover, travel on 4A-West for 3.5 miles then turn left onto Granite Hill Road. Granite Hill Road is very steep in sections and will present difficulties in snowy or icy conditions. Drive 1.1 miles on and then turn right onto Messer Road. Parking for Langenau Forest is located in less than 0.5 mile at the end of Messer Road. In summer, a designated parking area suitable for 5-10 vehicles is located just before the gate and property sign. In winter, the last stretch of Messer Road is not plowed past the last driveway, about 500 feet before the summer parking area.

Winter Access

Please note that this property may be difficult to access in winter due to winter roadside parking bans and/or unplowed parking areas.

    Hours

    Open dawn to dusk

    Visitor Use Guidelines

    Full list of use guidelines available HERE

    Overview

    • Get Directions
      618.43 mi Away
    • Lat/Lng
      43.44878, -71.95050
    • Size
      167.85 Acres

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