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Gardner Wayside Memorial Park

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A scenic roadside park along Kimpton Brook featuring trails to Butterfield Pond and a historic mill site.
Trail Activity
Hiking Snowshoeing
Length
1.50 miles, Network
Difficulty
Easy
Town
Wilmot (NH)
Surface
Packed Earth/Dirt
Pets
Permitted on leash
Fees
No

Description

Featuring a short lollipop loop to and around a scenic pond and access to a historic mill site, Gardner Wayside Memorial Park is an ideal place to get out of your car and into nature.

Butterfield Pond Trail: From the parking area, cross the bridge over Kimpton Brook. At the intersection with the Mill Site Trail, continue straight uphill. In 0.5 miles the trail reaches Butterfield Pond, and travels 0.9 miles around the pond

Mill Site Trail: From the parking area, cross the bridge over Kimpton Brook. At the intersection with the Butterfield Pond Trail, turn right and continue along the Brook for 0.1 miles to the old mill site.

Trail Manager

For more information, visit the New Hampshire State Park website, or contact:

New Hampshire State Parks
New Hampshire State Parks
172 Pembroke Road
Concord, NH 03301
Phone: (603) 271-3556
nhparks@dncr.nh.gov
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Trail Tips

Respect Wildlife
Keep your pets under control at all times, to protect both them and wild animals, fragile environments, and the enjoyment of other visitors.

Trailhead Information

From Wilmot, continue west on NH-4A for 4.6 miles. Look for the State Park sign on the right side of the road just before the Springfield-Wilmot town line. The park is located just off the road.

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