The Epps Mill Trail is a pleasant wooded trail consisting of a one mile out-and-back trail with a small loop at the end. The trail is accessed from Kenney Road via a small foot bridge. The trail follows Academy Brook, which was used during the 1700's-1900's for water mills that powered activities such as shingle making, saw milling, and cider pressing. The historic Epps Mill site hosts impressive stone foundations, and it was host to the first electrified home in Loudon, run by a turbine from this brook. This short trail provides ample opportunities for nature discovery and exploration of regional history.
This trail is on private property. Please respect the landowners and stay on the marked trail. Motorized vehicles are prohibited.
To learn more, visit the Loudon Conservation Commission website or contact:
The Epps Mill Trail can be accessed from Kenney Road in Loudon NH. Parking is available just after the pedestrian bridge at the start of the trail.
From the north: Head south from Laconia on NH-106. Take a left onto Loudon Ridge Rd and travel 2.0 miles. Turn right onto Lower Ridge Rd and travel 0.5 miles before turning left onto Kenney Rd. Nearly 0.5 miles down Kenney Rd you will find parking for the trail on the right.
From the south: Head north from Concord on NH-106. Turn right onto Clough Hill Rd. Follow this road 0.2 miles before staying left on Lower Ridge Rd. Travel for another 2.6 miles then turn right on Kenney Rd. Nearly 0.5 miles down Kenney Rd you will find parking for the trail on the right.
From Pittsfield: Take Loudon Rd to its end and turn right on NH-129. Drive 0.6 miles on Nh-129 , then turn left onto Loudon Ridge Rd. Take another left onto Lower Ridge Rd and travel 0.5 miles before taking another left onto Epps Rd / Kenney Rd. The parking are is located about 1.7 miles down Epps Road on the left.
From Gilmanton: Take NH-140 west to Meadow Pond Rd. After turning left onto Meadow Pond Rd, travel 2.8 miles then continue straight onto Gilmanton Rd for another 0.5 miles. Turn left onto
Loudon Ridge Rd and drive 0.2 miles. Next, take a right onto Lower Ridge Rd and travel another 0.5 miles. Turn left onto Kenney Rd and drive 0.5 miles to the parking area on the right.
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