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Smith Pond-Shaker Forest Loop

We had planned to offer a series of hikes and walks this this year, but COVID-19 intervened. We all hope that 2021 will be a better year! That said, hiking and walking remain excellent forms of outdoor exercise and allow us all to explore the natural world in our region. As always, do stay safe […]

We will be offering a varied selection of three-season hikes and walks this year, mainly on weekends. Some will be in Eastman, others in the Upper Valley area, and a few farther afield. We need more leaders! If you can help out in this fun and rewarding role, please contact me, Peter Hope, at 603-863- […]

We hope to offer hikes and snowshoe trips this season, probably on weekends. To do this we will need trip leaders. Please contact me at 603-863- 6456 or phope@oxfordnetworks.net if you are interested. Remember that Winter = Cold! Always wear adequate layered clothing and bring appropriate gear, food, and water. When you go out on […]

This fall and winter, we will offer hikes both in Eastman and the Upper Valley, usually on Sundays and weekend afternoons.

This winter we plan to offer more winter hikes, hopefully on snowshoes. They will be scheduled on Saturdays, Sundays or holidays. Many will be in Eastman, some in the Upper Valley, and maybe a few farther afield. All trips will be listed in Eastman Highlights and on the Eastman Calendar in the Members’ online portal: […]

This summer we will again enjoy weekend hikes and weekday walks in Eastman. They will be listed in the community’s e-newsletter, Eastman Highlights, and on the Eastman calendar. We ask that participants call the leader listed in advance for the time and place to meet for each trip. We need more leaders. If you are […]

I am hoping to have a more active schedule of three season walks and hikes in 2017. Leaders are needed to help Eastmanites enjoy the New England outdoors. Easy walks in Eastman or the Upper Valley are usually scheduled on weekday mornings, and more strenuous hikes to nearby peaks and destinations farther afield on weekends […]

After last year’s dearth of snow, let’s hope for a better winter.

We have had some excellent Eastman hikes and walks this year. We need more leaders. If interested, please contact me at 863-6456 or phope@worldpath.net. I would like to expand both of our yearround programs. Remember that autumn can be cold, and prepare accordingly. Let family or friends know your exact plans before you start on a trip. Consider the purchase of a NH Hike Safe Card available at […]

I am hoping once again to have an active Eastman walking and hiking program. We always need more leaders, so please do come forward! To learn more about these trips and other guided trips in the Upper Valley and beyond, or to sign up for my weekly hiking e-newsletter, please call me at 603-863-6456 or […]

By Peter Hope For the remainder of 2016, I hope to offer many hikes on weekends and walks on weekday mornings that will vary from easy walks in Eastman or the Upper Valley to more strenuous climbs of local mountains and some higher Vermont and New Hampshire peaks. We ask a small transportation fee for […]

We are all hoping for a good season for snow sports, especially for snowshoeing. I plan a weekly morning outing for easy hikes on Tuesdays or Wednesdays in Eastman or nearby, and I hope to lead some longer weekend trips as well. Check your Eastman Highlights weekly for details. I also need volunteer leaders as […]

By Peter Hope This past summer, we had some really nice Eastman hikes and walks—some in Eastman, some in the Upper Valley, and others farther away in New Hampshire and Vermont. As I do every year, I ask any would-be leaders to contact me at (603) 863-6456 or phope@worldpath.net. The more leaders, the more walks […]