Converse Meadow Tour
Enjoy the outdoors with Rindge Conservation Commission on Sunday, July 23, 1:30 p.m. at Converse Meadow. Participants can choose either to explore trails among hemlock and hardwood groves with views of open wetlands, or to paddle through ponds by canoe or kayak. The family-friendly 1½-hour hike and paddle is open to everyone.
The event starts from the parking area on Converseville Road (north of NH-119 about 3.5 miles east of US-202). All paddlers are required to bring their own canoe or kayak, paddles, and life jacket. Hikers are asked to park in the lot by the kiosk so that paddlers can park and unload closer to the launch area. When participating in outdoor summer activities, please protect yourself with sunscreen, bug spray, and water to drink.
The Converse Meadow Hike and Paddle is part of Rindge Conservation Commission’s Annual Hike and Paddle Series that highlights the beautiful trails, forests, and wetlands in Rindge. Each outing is led by experienced Conservation Commission or Corps members with specific knowledge of the history and unique natural features present on the conservation land.
The next three hikes in the series are August 20 Back-to-School Hike at Schoolhouse Park, September 17 Watershed Appreciation Hike at Contoocook Marsh Conservation Complex, and October 15 at Miriam Hunt Memorial Forest (food items will be collected and donated to the Rindge Food Pantry to recognize National Food Bank Month). The events are free of charge and held rain or shine.
The Rindge Conservation Commission actively monitors and protects wetlands, lakeshores, watersheds and other natural resources within the Town of Rindge. Hikes, workdays, and events are held regularly to involve and educate the public about conservation areas and benefits of preserving land for the future. Town-owned conservation lands are open year-round to the public for outdoor recreation.
If you would like more information about this event or others in the Annual Hike and Paddle Series, please email the Rindge Conservation Commission at rindgeconcom@town.rindge.nh.us