The Sunapee-Ragged-Kearsarge Greenway Coalition (SRKG) winter hikes are free to the public. Please call the volunteer hike leader to learn starting location and time. Be prepared for winter conditions: extra layers, hot drink, prepared for ice and snow.
January Hikes
Saturday, January 18, in Springfield: Andy Hager (526-2846). Cross-country ski on forest road from Twin Lake Villa to Morgan Pond in Gile State Forest. Five miles round trip, moderate difficulty.
Saturday, January 25, in East Andover: Lee Carvalho (735-5719). Frank Baker will lead us on a snowshoe exploration of the Tucker Mountain area. The goal is to reach secluded Weeks Pond. Five miles round trip, moderate difficulty.
February Hikes
Saturday, February 1, in Wilmot: Nick Baer (526-8233). A family snowshoe hike up and over Bog Mountain on SRKG Trail #7. Children with adventurous spirit welcome. 4.6 miles, moderate difficulty.
Saturday, February 8, in Bradford: Brooks McCandlish (938-5354). Snowshoe to Ayers Pond from the old Washington (Mountain) Rd. Four miles with about 900-foot elevation gain, mostly on old trails with some open bushwacking. Moon Mountain summit may be included. Moderate to difficult.
Saturday, February 15, in New London: Dave Cook (526-6404). The famous “Moonlight Madness” snowshoe hike on the Cook easement trails. Generally starts at 9 PM if the full moon is up. Check with Dave a few days ahead. Moderate difficulty.
Saturday, February 22, in North Sutton: Nathan Richer (344-0287). If Mother Nature cooperates, this will be a cross-country ski tour of the old King Ridge ski area, off SRKG trail #13. Moderate difficulty.
March Hikes
Saturday, March 1, Mount Sunapee and Pillsbury State Parks: Gerry Gold (526-2857). Snowshoe to Lucia’s Lookout on Sunapee-Pillsbury Ridge from Andrew Brook Trail and Lake Solitude in Newbury. Difficult.
Sunday, March 9, in Newbury: Lisa Correa (518-281-1494). Snowshoe in Fishersfield Town Park on the hilly Perimeter Trail. Two miles, moderately difficult.
For SRKG information, visit SRKG.com. SRKG Trail Guides are available at local book stores. The SRKG Coalition is an all-volunteer non-profit organization with members throughout the Sunapee-Ragged-Kearsarge region and beyond.