Hiking on Islands?

welch100 · 08-13-2009, 11:15 AM

I know that both Bear and Rattlesnake Islands have great wallking/hiking trails. Is there any public docking, or any way that non-residents can hike on islands other than the LRCT properties Stonedam and 5 Mile?

Bear Islander · 08-13-2009, 11:57 AM

There are no public hiking or walking trails on the northern half of Bear Island. And I don't know of any public docking on the southern half of Bear Island.

BroadHopper · 08-13-2009, 01:30 PM

There are a number of islands on Winnipesaukee that belongs to the Lakes Region Conservatory Trust. Two, I know have walking trails and a dock for your use. They are Stonedam and Blanchard Island. You can go on their web site for more info. LRCT do control the inside of Ratllesnake Island and there was a dock to use. I was told the island residents were complaining about vandalism and the land is now off limits. Not sure if this is true. LRCT owns Timber Island, but the three island residents wants no trespassing.
I think 3 Mile Island belongs to Appalacian Mountain Club. If you are a member you may hike the island and use the AMC facilities on the island.

Bear Islander · 08-13-2009, 01:48 PM

The LRCT doesn't own Timber Island. It is privately owned and trespassing is not allowed. The LRCT does have an easement to prevent development but that doesn't change the no trespassing.

I understand the dock to access Rattlesnake is gone and has yet to be replaced.

Lake Fan · 08-13-2009, 01:59 PM

Ragged Island has docking space and a nicely marked hiking trail around the island. The blueberries there are probably nice and ripe about now too. Shhh, don't tell anyone....

08-13-2009, 11:15 AM	#1
welch100 Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Welch Island, Gilford Posts: 49 Thanks: 34 Thanked 12 Times in 5 Posts	Hiking on Islands? I know that both Bear and Rattlesnake Islands have great wallking/hiking trails. Is there any public docking, or any way that non-residents can hike on islands other than the LRCT properties Stonedam and 5 Mile?

08-13-2009, 01:30 PM	#3
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,512 Thanks: 3,118 Thanked 1,090 Times in 784 Posts	LRCT islands There are a number of islands on Winnipesaukee that belongs to the Lakes Region Conservatory Trust. Two, I know have walking trails and a dock for your use. They are Stonedam and Blanchard Island. You can go on their web site for more info. LRCT do control the inside of Ratllesnake Island and there was a dock to use. I was told the island residents were complaining about vandalism and the land is now off limits. Not sure if this is true. LRCT owns Timber Island, but the three island residents wants no trespassing. I think 3 Mile Island belongs to Appalacian Mountain Club. If you are a member you may hike the island and use the AMC facilities on the island. __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

08-13-2009, 11:57 AM	#2
Bear Islander Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bear Island Posts: 1,757 Thanks: 31 Thanked 429 Times in 203 Posts	There are no public hiking or walking trails on the northern half of Bear Island. And I don't know of any public docking on the southern half of Bear Island.

08-13-2009, 01:48 PM	#4
Bear Islander Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bear Island Posts: 1,757 Thanks: 31 Thanked 429 Times in 203 Posts	The LRCT doesn't own Timber Island. It is privately owned and trespassing is not allowed. The LRCT does have an easement to prevent development but that doesn't change the no trespassing. I understand the dock to access Rattlesnake is gone and has yet to be replaced.

08-13-2009, 01:59 PM	#5
Lake Fan Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Whortleberry Island Posts: 107 Thanks: 15 Thanked 37 Times in 24 Posts	Ragged Island has docking space and a nicely marked hiking trail around the island. The blueberries there are probably nice and ripe about now too. Shhh, don't tell anyone....