Snowshoeing

Forest Discovery Trail at PATS PEAK

Snow Shoe through our Forest Discovery Trail and learn about
trees indigenous to New Hampshire.

Trial MarkerDirections to Trail Head:
From the Bluster Lift Shack at the bottom of the Bluster Slope, walk westerly towards the Valley. Look for this identifying trail marker to help guide your way. Take Trailhead by
snowmaking pond.

Trail MarkerFinding your way on the trail:
Follow these arrow trail markers to guide your way through the trail.

Tree Identification:
There are 12 identifiable trees on the trail. Look for posted informational signs on posts near the trees base.
Tree Identification

  1. Trail Map
  2. Eastern White Pine
  3. Eastern Hemlock
  4. Sugar Maple
  5. Ash
  6. Witch-Hazel
  7. American Beech
  8. White Birch
  9. Southern Red Oak
  10. Red Maple
  11. Striped Maple
  12. Black Birch

Designed & built by Jenn Rockett, 2003

The Forest Discovery Trail at
PATS PEAK is 1 mile long.

You should allow 45 minutes
to complete your round trip.

 

Forest Discovery

CLICK HERE to print out
an Adobe .pdf version
of the Forest Discovery Trail Map.

IMPORTANT:
Please be aware that Pats Peak does not patrol
or maintain this snowshoeing trail.

Please follow these simple guidelines:

  • Snowshoe with a partner
  • Carry the Forest Discovery Trail Map
  • Bring an extra warm layer
  • Bring a water bottle
  • Bring a flashlight

For your safety, please stay on the trail.

Thank you!