MMRG foliage tour set for Saturday

Hikers pause for a spectacular view during a recent foliage hike. (MMRG photo)

Moose Mountains Regional Greenways (MMRG) will offer a free guided hike on Copple Crown Mountain in Brookfield this Saturday, Sept. 28.

The Copple Crown Trail is one of the New 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 Chair Art Slocum, an avid hiker and also experienced outing leader and property adopter for Lakes Region Conservation Trust (LRCT).

LRCT acquired the 732–acre Copple Crown Conservation Area in 1996 and is co-sponsoring the event. During the hike, Slocum will share some history of the area and information about nearby conserved lands.

The hike is planned to start at 8:30 a.m. and finish by 12:30 p.m. Please bring water and snacks or lunch. Although the event is free and open to the public, pre-registration is requested; call (603) 978-7125 or email info@mmrg.info.

MMRG, a non-profit land conservation organization serving Brookfield, Farmington, Middleton, Milton, New Durham, Wakefield, and Wolfeboro, 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. 

The Lakes Region Conservation Trust is an independent, non-profit organization dedicated to the permanent protection, stewardship, and respectful use of lands that define the character of the Lakes Region of central New Hampshire and its quality of life; see http://lrct.org/.