Covering just over half a mile, the Laverack Nature Trail offers a peaceful escape into nature just steps from downtown Meredith. The trail begins in Prescott Park and winds through pine and birch woods on a wide, crushed stone path of mostly minimal grades, followed by a 1,450-foot black locust boardwalk along the edge of Hawkins Brook. A viewing platform near the end of the boardwalk offers a look at wetlands filled with cattails, ferns, lily pads, and ducks. The trail also includes an outdoor classroom with benches and stumps for educational programs.
There is limited signage at Prescott Park (the north end of the trail), look for the trailhead tucked behind the tennis courts. Trail users can return along the trail or create a loop by following sidewalks along Route 25 and Route 3 back to the park.
The south end of the trail does not have designated parking or any trail information, but parking is available at various locations in town. Trail users can return along the trail or create a loop by following sidewalks along Route 25 and Route 3 back to the park.
Trail conditions can change without warning. Trail last assessed: 7/29/2025
Trail Guidelines:
This trail is managed by Meredith Pathways and the Town of Meredith. For more information, contact:
Prescott Park Trailhead: The primary entrance is at Prescott Park in Downtown Meredith where there is ample parking. From the intersection of NH-25 and US-3 in downtown Meredith, follow US-3 north for 0.4 miles and Prescott Park will be on the right. Walk past the ball fields and the tennis courts and the kiosk and trail entrance will be on your right.
Meredith Village Savings Bank Trailhead: The only parking here is two handicapped spaces. Please do not park in the bank parking lot. You may park at any of the public lots and walk to this trailhead. To access this trailhead, cross at the cross walk to the northeast corner of Route 3 and Route 25 and follow the sidewalk beside Route 25 east towards Hannaford. Turn left just past the Seneca Ladd Building (also says "MVSB Commercial Lending") into to the parking lot and you will find the trail on your right just past the first few parking spaces.
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