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Taylor Mill Historic Site

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Trails along Ballard Pond feature the historic Taylor Mill site.
Trail Activity
Walking Snowshoeing Ungroomed cross-country skiing
Length
0.40 miles, Network
Difficulty
Easy
Town
Derry (NH)
Surface
Packed Earth/Dirt
Pets
Permitted on leash
Fees
No

Description

The Taylor Mill Historic Site features a 200 year-old saw mill at the outlet of Ballard Pond as well as a short network of trails on the property.

From the parking area, the Ballard Pond Loop follows the edge of Ballard Pond to the historic Taylor Sawmill at the outlet of the pond.

Trail Manager

For more information, visit the New Hampshire Division of Forests & Lands website, or contact:

New Hampshire Division of Forests & Lands
172 Pembroke Road
Concord, NH 03301
Phone: (603) 271-2214
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Trail Tips

Plan Ahead and Prepare
Be prepared for extreme weather. Bring rain/wind gear, warm clothing, and matches/fire starters.

Trailhead Information

From Derry, head east 0.8 miles on NH-28 to the intersection of NH-28 and NH-28B. Continue straight through the intersection onto Island Pond Road. In 3.6 miles, turn left into a small dirt parking area located just west of the Taylor Mill Historic Site. Parking area is not well marked. No parking is available next to the mill site along Island Pond Road.

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