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The Bradford Pines are some of the largest white pines in New England, but it is hard to see them except to peer upward from the bottom. Some have lightning rods installed to protect them. A sign at the trailhead explains how they were donated to the state for preservation. The trail is only .2 miles each way and smooth enough that almost anyone can walk it, although it lacks official accessibility features such as handrails on the bridge.
Distance: To pine grove, about .2 miles each way
Elevation gain: Not level but minimal up and down
Maps: USGS Bradford
Location: Dartmouth - Lake Sunapee Region
NH 2004-2005 map N-5
DeLorme NHA&G 26-C5 - Bradford
Bradford is located on NH Route 103 off I-89 exit 9
Trailhead:
S side of NH Route 103 in Bradford about .6 miles W of NH Route 114, elevation about 670 feet
N 43.2685, -71.9584 W (WGS84)
Take exit 9 off I-89 and follow NH Route 103 W about 7.5 miles to Bradford, park in paved pulloff on L. Trail starts 50 yards further up road at sign.
Far End: Pine grove, elevation about 650 feet
Owner: State
Maintainer: Unknown
Special regulations: No fires or camping
The trail descends from the grassy road shoulder about 50 yards W of the parking lot and crosses a small brook on a bridge. Follow the main path through the woods, ignoring a grave marker uphill to the R. At about .2 miles the trail reaches the main pine grove on the bank of the West Branch of the Warner River, and branch paths run around to individual trees.
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Map Notes: The USGS map shows the state forest but not the trail
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