Red Hill Climb, July 5, 2008

In July 1858, the noted author, philosopher, and naturalist Henry David Thoreau made his second trip through New Hampshire’s Lakes Region and White Mountains.  On July 5, 1858, Thoreau climbed Red Hill, where the Lakes Region Conservation Trust now owns over 2,500 acres of land.

In commemoration of the 150th anniversary of Thoreau’s ascent, please join LRCT in a hike up Red Hill on Saturday, July 5.  The hike will follow the Red Hill Trail, the main trail to the Red Hill Fire Tower.  From 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., a Thoreau scholar with particular expertise in conveying a sense of Thoreau’s life will be on the trail to meet with hikers, and at 1:00 p.m. he will present a short program at the top of the mountain.

Hikers should park at or near LRCT’s Red Hill Trailhead on Red Hill Road in Moultonborough, taking care not to block driveways or the road.  The trail to the summit is approximately 1.7 miles in length, with moderate grades, and the hike to the top (one way) takes an average of an hour and a half.

We look forward to seeing you on July 5!

Directions to the Red Hill Trailhead

From the lights on Route 25 in Center Harbor:
  Turn north onto Bean Road toward Center Sandwich.
  After 1.4 miles, turn right onto Sibley Rd.
  After 1.1 miles, bear left onto Red Hill Rd.
  Continue for 0.1 mile to the Red Hill Trailhead on the right.