Locke Hill Trail

abay · 07-15-2006, 08:47 PM

I had driven by the Locke Hill Trail parking area in Gilford earlier this summer and noticed that it was closed. Another drive by today shows the area still has barricades set up. Does anyone know why it is closed?

Locke's Islander · 07-16-2006, 11:51 AM

Lockes Hill Trails have NOT been, and are NOT now closed!! The Town was getting ready to pave the parking lot, but the rain messed up the schedule.
Just drive around the barricades to park and hike all you want! I have been on the Trail Committe many years, so I hope you enjoy.

abay · 07-16-2006, 12:43 PM

Appearances can be deceptive, and therefore wrong assumptions are made. I am happy to learn that the area is not closed. I have always enjoyed walking on those trails.

mcdude · 07-16-2006, 04:28 PM

Thanks for the info!

View from Locke's Hill - Nov. 2003

Colt · 07-20-2006, 09:17 AM

My family and I have hiked this trail several times and we love it. Thanks for your efforts and please pass this on to the rest of the comitee.

onthebay · 07-20-2006, 01:17 PM

Last year we hiked Locke Hill for the first time and had the opportunity to relax in the rock furniture and enjoy the view of the lake. Some of these pieces were quite intricate (and comfortable). Just wondering who took the time to create all of it...

viands · 09-01-2006, 09:54 AM

onthebay, do you have any pictures of the 'rock furniture' or link to pictures/description? Are they still there and where along the hike are they located?

Thank you.

onthebay · 09-01-2006, 12:45 PM

If you go left on the easy trail up it is on the end of the trail before you decend. It is where the view opens up to the broads. Sorry I didn't take any pictures. Maybe you could if you check it out...

viands · 09-01-2006, 01:05 PM

Sounds like a deal, thanks!

baja-mama · 09-01-2006, 01:08 PM

Can someone tell me where to find the parking area to start the hike? Sounds like a nice hike.

viands · 09-01-2006, 07:19 PM

http://hikenh.netfirms.com/TDLockes.htm

Weirs guy · 09-18-2006, 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yankee

I remember old timers saying that ancient Abenaki legend has it that the "furniture" was placed there so that the dead spirits of their loved ones could go there on their journey into the afterlife and view the lake.

I guess I know where I'm stopping off on my way to the afterlife. I wonder if the Abenaki would mind?

I'm hoping to take my family up the trail this weekend. Benjamin Kimball was a relative of my grandfathers (one of these 2nd cousin to his uncles sisters former roommate deals) and I've never been up there. Is the castle somewhere along the trail? I imagine its pretty well marked? Any help would be greatly appreciated before I get myself lost.

Island-Ho · 09-18-2006, 12:35 PM

The trail to the summit is well marked/worn, but it does not go to the Castle. You can get there by going down the power line, but I would not recommend that, especially with your family. There is a road/driveway to the castle.

Weirs guy · 09-18-2006, 06:27 PM

Thank you, that wouldn't have been any fun at all!!

Weirs guy · 10-10-2006, 11:31 AM

Finally made the hike this weekend, excellent time especially with the weather. Just as an FYI the new castle owner didn't look overly impressed with me driving up his driveway and asking to look around. Guess I don't blame him, but he should expect the occasional drop in.

07-15-2006, 08:47 PM	#1
abay Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 29 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Locke Hill Trail I had driven by the Locke Hill Trail parking area in Gilford earlier this summer and noticed that it was closed. Another drive by today shows the area still has barricades set up. Does anyone know why it is closed?

07-16-2006, 11:51 AM	#2
Locke's Islander Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Lockes Hill Trails Lockes Hill Trails have NOT been, and are NOT now closed!! The Town was getting ready to pave the parking lot, but the rain messed up the schedule. Just drive around the barricades to park and hike all you want! I have been on the Trail Committe many years, so I hope you enjoy.

07-16-2006, 12:43 PM	#3
abay Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 29 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for the answer Appearances can be deceptive, and therefore wrong assumptions are made. I am happy to learn that the area is not closed. I have always enjoyed walking on those trails.

07-20-2006, 09:17 AM	#5
Colt Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 43 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks Locke's Islander My family and I have hiked this trail several times and we love it. Thanks for your efforts and please pass this on to the rest of the comitee.

07-20-2006, 01:17 PM	#6
onthebay Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 114 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Stone Furniture Last year we hiked Locke Hill for the first time and had the opportunity to relax in the rock furniture and enjoy the view of the lake. Some of these pieces were quite intricate (and comfortable). Just wondering who took the time to create all of it...

07-16-2006, 04:28 PM	#4
mcdude Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Rock Haven Lake - West Newfield, ME Posts: 5,359 Thanks: 374 Thanked 1,041 Times in 489 Posts	Thanks for the info! View from Locke's Hill - Nov. 2003

09-01-2006, 09:54 AM	#7
viands Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 17 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	onthebay, do you have any pictures of the 'rock furniture' or link to pictures/description? Are they still there and where along the hike are they located? Thank you.

09-01-2006, 12:45 PM	#8
onthebay Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 114 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Locke Hill If you go left on the easy trail up it is on the end of the trail before you decend. It is where the view opens up to the broads. Sorry I didn't take any pictures. Maybe you could if you check it out...

09-01-2006, 01:05 PM	#9
viands Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 17 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Sounds like a deal, thanks!

09-01-2006, 01:08 PM	#10
baja-mama Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 214 Thanks: 2 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Where is the trail head? Can someone tell me where to find the parking area to start the hike? Sounds like a nice hike.

09-01-2006, 07:19 PM	#11
viands Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 17 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	http://hikenh.netfirms.com/TDLockes.htm

09-18-2006, 12:35 PM	#13
Island-Ho Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 176 Thanks: 19 Thanked 14 Times in 11 Posts	Trail The trail to the summit is well marked/worn, but it does not go to the Castle. You can get there by going down the power line, but I would not recommend that, especially with your family. There is a road/driveway to the castle.

09-18-2006, 06:27 PM	#14
Weirs guy Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Weirs Beach, NH Posts: 1,067 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Thank you, that wouldn't have been any fun at all!! __________________ Is it bikeweek yet? Now?

10-10-2006, 11:31 AM	#15
Weirs guy Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Weirs Beach, NH Posts: 1,067 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Finally made the hike this weekend, excellent time especially with the weather. Just as an FYI the new castle owner didn't look overly impressed with me driving up his driveway and asking to look around. Guess I don't blame him, but he should expect the occasional drop in. __________________ Is it bikeweek yet? Now?

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