Kenard Trail to Martin Trail is a 3.1 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near New Boston, New Hampshire that features a lake and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
dogs on leash
kid friendly
birding
cross country skiing
hiking
nature trips
snowshoeing
walking
forest
lake
river
views
waterfall
wild flowers
wildlife
blowdown
bugs
snow
A short trail with parking at the trailhead that leads into the Pulpit Rock Preserve trail system. Great all year hiking (snowshoes or spikes recommended in ice/snow weather). Mellow for kids. End of trail features Pulpit Rock, an amazing mini canyon/waterfall feature that is smack dab in the middle of this wildlife preserve. Wildlife includes birds (including various raptors, turkeys, woodpeckers), deer, beavers, groundhogs, porcupines, beavers, and even the occasional weasel if you know where to look. This trail leads to the center of the Pulpit Rock nature preserve and features many different short trails that allow you to piggy back through the system and even all the way to Joppa Hill Farm.
If the trail wasn’t marked so well, it would be easy to get lost. The trail itself is just walking through woods. Tree trunks and rocks everywhere. Trail markers are everywhere so you don’t get lost. I took the white trail to the orange trail then back again. I only saw a handful of people and they all had dogs and only one of those dogs were on a leash.
A little difficult to get to but totally enjoyed the fresh air & cleanliness of the trail- would do it again!
very nice trail lots of rocks and roots on the trail pick up your feet, if you stay on the white trail it is the easiest root, there is also orange and red trails red being the hardest, bring water and snacks
Other than the amount of mosquitos & bugs (probably due to us getting there at 4pm), it was a great walk! We saw lots of different trees, plants, multi-colored mushrooms, frogs & slugs. Had a great time!
Great to get out and take a hike
Only l did 1 mile and back today with my dog.. And we are already planning a trip back to explore more.. Just another reason to enjoy living in New Hampshire!
Was used to the Rail Trails, but this was fun.
Great for the family!
First time coming here with a 14week puppy. Great trails, beautiful rock formations. Too bad the drought dried the water up.
very nice hike but water dried up
This was our first hike with a 2 1/2 and 5 year old. They both did great on the trail and loved it!
Great trail with lots of things for the kids to see.
What a great hike! We followed the white trails to the saw mill sight. About 2 miles round trip. Really enjoyed the variety of scenery and birds. Had the place to ourselves this morning. Highly recommend. I would call this a "moderate" hike. Trails are very clearly marked. Will go again.
Excellent trails from easy to difficult. Well maintained and labeled. Great areas to sit and enjoy a pipe while taking in the surroundings. Check out the moderate orange trail...big payoff in the pulpit! Some Geocache in there as well! Didn't find all of them but had a great Hike & Pipe anyway!
Trail is beautifully maintained and was dead quiet on a Friday afternoon, can't wait to come back!
absolutely beautiful.
With a 3 year old in tow, this trail is definitely on the high end of the "easy" rating. But he had a blast jumping off the many rock tops and roots while we looked for the next (well-placed & frequent) markers. There are a few small inclines & declines along the first half mile heading south, as well as some fine-for-adults-but-hard-for-small-kids marshy crossings. Mostly it's just beautiful in the woodsy canopy, with a few relaxing little surprises along the way.