Hike into History: Smith Pond with Upper Valley Land Trust

Hike Into History Saturday October 24th at 9:00am Meet at the Smith Pond Trailhead, slightly further south from the Enfield Shaker Museum Free With Museum Admission Want to explore the Shaker trails while learning about the history of the buildings and structures along the way? Then join us for our monthly Hike into History! Take a hike to Smith Pond with UVLT and ESM! Smith Pond Shaker Forest consists of 995 acres of forest and wetlands in Enfield located between two State Wildlife Management Areas. The three properties combine to provide thousands of acres of significant wildlife habitat. UVLT’s property boasts two waterfalls, numerous articles from Shaker History including spillways, dams, canals, and stone walls, and the beautiful Smith Pond. In the 1830s, the Shakers dammed several ponds, creating “Shaker Mountain Pond,” and developed a system of canals to deliver water to their community near Lake Mascoma that are still visible today This hike will be outside and in the woods. Please come prepared with water, snacks, appropriate footwear and layers, and be prepared for sun, rain, bugs, and ticks. PARKING INFORMATION: Parking can be found at the Smith Pond Trailhead on NH Route 4A ACCESSIBILITY: This 4.5 mile out-and-back style hike will have about 931ft of elevation change and has some steeper sections. The trail has divots from washouts, roots, and rocks, and is generally labeled as being of “moderate difficulty.” All funds go towards furthering the Education Mission of the Enfield Shaker Museum Here is the link to the google map directions: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Cqd6Qm7VFUNiso4x8 Coming from a distance? Stay at the historic Great Stone Dwelling! Accommodations.