This one-way trail on the John and Rosemarie Calhoun Family Forest travels through a mixed hardwood-conifer forest rich with mosses and ferns. The trail follows White Brook, a babbling brook that makes a peaceful backdrop for a picnic, and culminates at a bridge over the brook — a wonderful spot to enjoy “Porky Falls” as the Calhoun family called the waterfall.
The property was owned and managed for half a century by John Calhoun and his wife, Rosemarie. Their philosophy emphasized sustainable timber harvesting, improving wildlife habitat, and protecting the soil and water resources on the property. The Calhoun children chose to donate the property to the Monadnock Conservancy as the best way to honor their parents’ legacy.
For more information on the trail and forest, visit the Monadnock Conservancy online, or contact:
From NH-10/NH-12/NH-9E: Head north on NH-10 toward Gilsum. Go 5.1 miles and turn left onto White Brook Road. Follow the road to the end where there is a gate and parking area.
From the north: Follow NH-10 south through Gilsum Center. It’s 7.3 miles from the intersection of NH-10 and NH-123 to White Brook Road. Turn left. Follow the road to the end where there is a gate and a parking area.
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