In low tax New Hampshire this forest preserve is maintained by The Nature Conservancy, which is funded by corporate donations and memberships, and it's every bit as good as similar state sites elsewhere, with good signage and well maintained trails.
There are some impressive old growth trees, a stream, and high ledges, but the most amazing thing was for the first time ever I saw a bear in the wild. It was standing in the middle of the path on Margaret's Meander and when we backed away it did not follow, a good outcome for all. It was a medium sized black bear and a thing of wild beauty even from a distance. If you worry about things like this bring bear spray. read more