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New Brochure: Mount Sunapee State Park’s Rare Old Forest And Hiking Map
hiking, latest news, old-growth forest, public policy

New Brochure: Mount Sunapee State Park’s Rare Old Forest And Hiking Map

September 26, 2023February 16, 2024

FOMS is proud to present our latest publication: Mount Sunapee State Park’s Rare Old Forest And Hiking Map. Chris Kane…

Sunapee Mountain hike bestows far more than one seeks
hiking, natural heritage, voices

Sunapee Mountain hike bestows far more than one seeks

June 16, 2020February 12, 2024

At Mount Sunapee State Park, the forested hiking trails take you through an exemplary natural community system, which encompasses rare old forest. As you explore the great outdoors, please stay on the trails and be mindful of trail conditions and others on the trails.

‘Time for a climb’ from New Hampshire Garden Solutions
environment, exploration, hiking, native plants, voices

‘Time for a climb’ from New Hampshire Garden Solutions

May 31, 2020

It’s Time For a Climb: New Hampshire Garden Solutions takes you along on a recent outing on Pitcher Mountain in…

The Hobblebush
exploration, hiking, native plants, voices

The Hobblebush

May 24, 2020May 27, 2020

When heading out for a springtime hike or forest walk, be sure to look for the showy flowers of the…

environment, exploration, hiking, voices

Gale Straub: ‘She Explores – Women in the Outdoors’

May 22, 2020May 24, 2020

“Enjoy. I find inspiration and comfort by connecting with women who share their outdoor experiences and stories.” A Friends of…

hiking, recreation

COVID-19: Mount Sunapee closes for one week, hikers turn to the Summit Trail

March 17, 2020April 2, 2020

Update (April 2, 2020) – Vail/Mount Sunapee Resort did not reopen for the remaining 2019-20 winter ski season after closing…

hiking, land protection, recreation

Andrew Brook Trailhead Update

February 20, 2016February 22, 2020

Members of the hiking community around Mount Sunapee put their enthusiasm for a popular trail to Lake Solitude to work…

hiking, recreation

Monadnock-Sunapee Greenway Supermap is now available

February 6, 2016February 6, 2016

A new Greenway Super Map is now available from the Monadnock-Sunapee Greenway Trail Club. Price: $10.00. The full color map…

environment, hiking, land protection, recreation

Forest Society working to buy popular trailhead for Mt. Sunapee hike to Lake Solitude

December 30, 2015February 19, 2020

When the Society for the Protection of N.H. Forests (Forest Society) posted on Facebook a plan to buy a property…

environment, exploration, hiking, natural heritage, recreation

SooNipi Magazine: ‘Hiking Mount Sunapee’s Summit Trail’

June 18, 2015February 20, 2021

Enjoy and explore the Summit Trail at Mount Sunapee State Park. The SooNipi Magazine, always a fun and informative read,…

hiking, recreation

History of the Summit Hiking Trail

December 18, 2014March 17, 2020

“Enjoy the beauty and recreational opportunities of New Hampshire state park properties. Join us as stewards of these natural wonders…

Latest news

  • MAY 19TH NEWBURY CONSERVATION COMMISSION PUBLIC MEETING
  • Exemplary Forest System Expanded at Mt. Sunapee State Park
  • Request for Public Meeting on Septic Issues and Proposed New and Expanded Parking Lots
  • Check-Out this Great Video on Rewilding
  • Film: “The Return of Old Growth Forests” – New England Forest

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Friends of Mount Sunapee advocates for the permanent protection of Mount Sunapee State Park's old growth forest and exemplary natural community system of which it is a part; thus, preserving the unique character and natural beauty of the rural communities in the mountain's shadow.

Friends of Mount Sunapee
P.O. Box 199
Georges Mills, NH 03751

Contact us: friendsofmountsunapee@gmail.com

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