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Dahl Wildlife Sanctuary

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An Audubon managed sanctuary along the Saco River featuring a variety of wildlife habitats.
Trail Activity
Hiking Walking Snowshoeing
Length
1.50 miles, Network
Difficulty
Easy
Town
Conway (NH)
Surface
Packed Earth/Dirt, Grass/Meadow, Road, Unpaved
Pets
Not Permitted
Fees
No
Other Activities
Snowmobiling

Description

The Dahl Wildlife Sanctuary is nestled next to the Saco River, provides a network of trails that explore a variety of habitats, and is good for wildlife observation. The Silver Maple Trail winds along the edge of a field in which there are many nest boxes for birds. At the end of the Beach Trail there is a cobble barren along the river that provides good views outward. This cobble barren also hosts several patches of rare plants: hairy hudsonia and silverling. The Pine Trail goes through a section of upland forest; note that snowmobiles are permitted along this trail in the winter.

Other Information

Pets are allowed as long as they are kept on a short leash. Please clean up after your pet.

Trail Manager

New Hampshire Audubon, a nonprofit statewide membership organization, is dedicated to the conservation of wildlife and habitat throughout the state. Independent of the National Audubon Society, NHA has offered programs in wildlife conservation, land protection and stewardship, environmental policy, and environmental education since 1914. For more information visit: www.nhaudubon.org

NH Audubon
84 Silk Farm Rd.
Concord, NH 03301
Phone: (603) 224-9909
nha@nhaudubon.org
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Trail Tips

Travel on Durable Surfaces
Walk single file in the middle of the trail. Wear the right shoes and enjoy the mud – you're in the great outdoors!

Trailhead Information

The trailhead is located near the junction of US-302 and NH-16 in the L.L. Bean Outlet store parking lot. From Conway follow NH-16 North for 3 miles, then turn left into the L.L. Bean parking lot at the junction with US-302 at the traffic light. The trailhead is to the left of the store at the far end. Please park as close to the trailhead as possible.

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