Nature Trail

Near Firescrew · New Hampshire

Nature Trail is a trail in southern and western New Hampshire, climbing about 50 ft from Cardigan Lodge to the Holt Trail junction.

Map length

0.4 mi

Climb from the low end

53 ft

Book time up / down (from map miles)

13 min / 11 min

High point

1,439 ft

Above treeline

None

Steepest ¼ mile

176 ft/mi

Stream crossings

2 (1 ford)

Low point

1,385 ft

Measured on the map. The AMC guide and Forest Service figures usually run 5 to 15% longer.

Nature Trail

Elevation profile
1,000'1,500'2,000'0 mi0.4 mi

Mile by mile (map miles)

From Cardigan Lodge (the lower end) to Holt Trail junction.

  1. 0.0Cardigan Lodge
  2. 0.0Campsite, Campsite and Campsite
  3. 0.1Fords Bailey Brook
  4. 0.3Junction with Bailey Brook Ski Trail and Holt Trail
  5. 0.3Bridge over Bailey Brook

Trailheads and parking

  • Cardigan Lodge

    0.1 mi walk to the start of the trail

    Off Shem Valley Road

    Fall weekends: Full in 1 of 2 reports; others found space as late as 8:30 am.

    Weekdays (all seasons): Had space in all 4 reports, as late as 8:45 am.

    Latest report, Sat, Oct 3: Filling up, then overflowing.

    All parking reports for Cardigan Lodge

Connecting trails

Dukes Ski TrailKimball Ski TrailManning TrailBailey Brook Ski TrailHolt Trail

Packing for fall? The fall gear guide has the full list.

Trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP. Distances are measured from the map and can differ from signs and guidebooks. Conditions change: check before you go.