QUICK TRAIL FACTS
- Preserve Size: 98 acres
- Trail Mileage: 1 mile in network
- Pets: yes
- Difficulty: moderate
- Sights: Long Meadow Brook, wetlands
The trailhead is on a remote back road in Lovell that might be somewhat difficult for a low-clearance car, especially in winter.
If you do make it out here, you’ll be treated to a quiet parcel of land, a former tree farm, and a bog with views of the White Mountains in the distance. The Greater Lovell Land Trust identifies the peaks as Mount Kearsage North and the Baldface peaks. The area is a significant habitat for wading birds and waterfowl.
The cultural spot marked on the map is the stone foundations of an old home or barn. While the paths are short and mostly easy, they get steeper as you head down to the boggy area.
From the parking area to Long Meadow Brook, it’s roughly a half mile. The views from the second bench, the one closer to Long Meadow Brook, are perhaps the nicest at the preserve.
Directions: You’ll follow some winding back roads to get here. From Harbor Road, turn onto Union Hill Road. In 0.3 miles, you’ll take a right onto Kezar Lake Road. The parking area and trailhead is off to the left after 1.75-ish miles. Turn left up a steep old logging drive to the parking area and trailhead kiosk. This drive won’t be plowed in the winter, but I found there was enough space on the roadside to safely park.
