MMRG Copple Crown hike promises spectacular views

A hiker admires the view from the Copple Crown summit during a recent hike. (MMRG photo)

On Saturday, Oct. 1, Moose Mountains Regional Greenways will offer a free guided hike on Copple Crown Mountain in Brookfield. The Copple Crown Trail is one of the Nee Hampshire Lakes Region's most popular hikes. After a round trip distance of more than five miles and elevation gain of 1,560 feet, hikers will be rewarded by spectacular views from two different summits.

This trip will be led by MMRG Secretary Art Slocum, an avid hiker, experienced outing leader and former property adopter of the Copple Crown Conservation Area for Lakes Region Conservation Trust. During the hike Slocum will share some history of the area and information about nearby conserved lands.

The hike is planned to start at 10 a.m. and finish by 1 p.m. Please bring water and snacks or lunch. Although the event is free and open to the public, preregistration is required; call MMRG Education Coordinator Kari Lygren at (603) 978-7125 or email info@mmrg.info. No pets, please.

MMRG is grateful to the business sponsor of this event, Jodi Hughes-Emerson, Real Estate Agent with Berkshire Hathaway Spencer-Hughes Real Estate of Wolfeboro.

A non-profit land conservation organization serving Brookfield, Farmington, Middleton, Milton, New Durham, Wakefield, and Wolfeboro, MMRG works to conserve and connect valuable water resources, farm and forest lands, wildlife habitats, and recreation land. Throughout the year, MMRG offers many educational opportunities to inform all ages about the benefits of our region's natural resources. For more information about MMRG and a calendar of upcoming events, visit www.mmrg.info.