Walk Among Rare Trees And Plants On This Short And Easy Hiking Trail In New Hampshire

Long before humans were present here in New Hampshire, nature was already hard at work building a beautiful environment. Much of what we see today in the Granite State's landscapes is the product of millions of years of geology and natural evolution. Some of this wondrous terrain is quite difficult to explore on foot, but some of it can be experienced right up close. Here's an easy nature walk in New Hampshire that will bring you through a rare natural community.

Bradford Bog is a protected natural area in Bradford. Access is from East Washington Road, where guides are usually available at the kiosk.

From the trailhead, a flat boardwalk first leads through an Atlantic White Cedar swamp.

These trees are vulnerable and rare in New Hampshire. Several of the trees here are more than 150 years old.

As you walk, watch for signs that indicate the unique plants that live in this environment.

Spring is a good time to visit the bog, but peak time to enjoy the vegetation is during June.

Past the swamp, the boardwalk winds through a narrow corridor of wild shrubs and plants.

After about a half mile, the boardwalk ends at an observation platform at the edge of the bog.

Atop the platform is an expansive view over the bog and out to the surrounding hills.

For more information on this easy nature walk in New Hampshire, visit the Ausbon Sargent Land Preservation Trust website for details and a map.

Bogs and wetlands are some of my favorite places to explore. Here's another boardwalk along the shores of Great Bay and an easy loop around another attractive bog.