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GET FIT HIKE #1: LAKE MASSABESIC

Although we were right outside of Manchester it felt like we were in the middle of the White Mountains!

Saturday, April 16, 2022
MANCHESTER, NH
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Hosted by Gandalf

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Written by Moving forward fm RI · last updated by Gandalf on Apr 17, 2022

We took the 3.7 mile Lake Massebesic Trail from the Audubon Center in Manchester. It was a cloudy start and it did not rain on our Easter Parade led by our bunny mascot! We first took a side trip to visit the Osprey Viewing Blind and the beautiful Blueberry Point with terrific views of the lake.  

We returned to the main trail and then bushwhacked along the shoreline of the lake where we found a delightful ledge for lunch! Our intrepid bunnies continued on Battery Point with the best views of the day. Although we were right outside of Manchester it felt like we were in the middle of the White Mountains! One of our favorite hikes in Manchester. Great camaraderie with our group – never at a loss for conversations. Happy Easter to all!

~ Mike and Jon

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Once again, Mike and Jon organized an event of fun and laughter, while we eased our way into the GO 2022 season of events!

They even arranged for the weather to cooperate, holding back the predicted rainfall until we completed our agenda. Nice!!

We hopped along the trails.......most times following the rabbit ears which led our way......

A basket of Easter Joy!

Thank YOUS!

~ Paul

 

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Our first of four GetFit Hikes to get fit for summer hiking! Our Lake Massabesic Hike is a 4.7 mile hike leading to Battery and Blueberry Points with good views across Lake Massabesic good for all skill levels! Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. Although you are right outside of Manchester, NH you feel like you're in the middle of the White Mountains. 

The beauty and quiet of the surroundings is unmatched.  It's a great place to just get away. A fun hike, not very technical. 

Bring lunch and some water. Join us for a short hike in the great outdoors for some fresh air and some much needed camaraderie!  

Who came along (11)

Gandalf SUSTAINING
Gandalf
Thornton, NH
HikerBiker SUSTAINING
HikerBiker
Manchester, NH
Moving forward fm RI GUEST MEMBER
Moving forward fm RI
Smithfield RI+North Hampton NH - NH, RI
SEBill SUSTAINING
SEBill
Boston, MA
SEALI SUSTAINING
SEALI
Boston, MA
A member
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Cblaiz SUSTAINING
Cblaiz
Southington, CT
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JMitch SUSTAINING
JMitch
Buzzards Bay, MA
fredthys GUEST MEMBER
fredthys
Weymouth, MA
lbotta SUSTAINING
lbotta
New London, NH

Comments

HikerBiker · Feb 10, 2022
Hey Mike and Jon looking forward to the walk. I was snow shoeing it last Sunday when we still had snow lol. I always enjoy the view from Battery point ??
HikerBiker · Apr 13, 2022
Hey all, after the hike if people are interested. Come over to my house in Manchester. We can do drinks and snacks. Hopefully it is not rainy we can hang on deck. If not we can hang inside. Looking forward to Saturday ??

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