The next time you're in the Bartlett, NH area, it's
worthwhile to make a stop at the Thorne Pond Conservation Area and do a short
hike of about 0.7 mile. This little trek
involves a walk around the perimeter of a pond, plus a short side trip down to
the Saco River.
The entrance to the Thorne Pond Conservation Area is on
Route 302 near the Attitash ski slopes.
It's on the north side of the road, about 1.7 mile east from the center of Bartlett.
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| Kiosk at entrance to conservation area |
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| Informational sign at kiosk (click to enlarge) |
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| Welcome sign at entrance |
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| First view of pond as head northward down the path |
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| A portion of the pathway leading around the pond |
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| Looking eastward toward Attitash ski slopes |
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| Sign at entrance to side path leading down to Saco River |
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| Another informational sign about the trail system (click to enlarge) |
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| Saco River as viewed from end of side path |
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| Looking northeasterly toward Mt. Pickering and Mt. Stanton |
I love little conservation areas like this one; when I'm traveling by myself these areas provide welcoming natural areas for taking a break along the road.
ReplyDeleteThorne pond is very picturesque and it looks like spring has sprung on the deciduous trees around the pond!
Indeed, the little conservation areas like Thorne Pond are quite an asset. It’s so nice to be able to visit these places on a whim. You can simply drop by these little nooks of the nature with no lengthy preparations such as packing your gear, etc.
DeleteAnd yes, Springtime has officially sprung forth here in northern NH! Wildflowers are blooming, brooks and cascades are flowing from snowmelt, and of course, bugs and pollen are starting to enter the scene as well. :-)
Thanks for your reply, Rita!
John
Hi,
ReplyDeleteWe plan on going to Thorne Pond. We are looking for some places similiar to this and Diana's Baths.
Thanks for the info.
Wendy . . . sorry for the late response to your comment. Have been away in remote places of Maine with only spotty Internet access. Anyway, to provide you with a precision answer to your question, perhaps it might be better if you were to send me an e-mail at this address: randonneur8 AT yahoo DOT com. Or, perhaps if you cut and paste the link shown below into your web browser, it might provide you with the type of info you are seeking.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.nhmountainhiking.com/hike/lists/little.html
John