Friends of Pisgah NH

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Welcome! F.O.P. is a group of volunteers organized to assist the State of NH Parks & Rec. in the planning, operations & maintenance of Pisgah State Park.

The Friends of Pisgah, Inc. is a group of volunteers organized to assist the State of New Hampshire Division of Parks and Recreation in the planning, operation and maintenance of Pisgah State Park, so that the lands are preserved in a natural condition and conserved in accordance with an approved management plan. The Friends have been critically involved in the development and maintenance of the park's trail system and have extensively documented the history of the area. All are welcome to join the Friends. Members receive periodic mailings throughout the year to keep them informed about meetings and upcoming events such as hikes, volunteer work details, picnics and field trips.

10/26/2026

ON THE LEVEL
FOP volunteers turned their attention Monday to creating a 10x12-foot platform just north of the just-opened Baker Brook bridge. Using recycled timbers and decking, they fashioned a platform to support a Dick Donovan custom-crafted picnic table that had to be assembled on site, too. Next week the platform will be outfitted with a low ramp and a long-eastside bench. Two narrow footpaths will be brushed out to link the bridge and nearby trails with the platfrom. Through November the area will be cleared of all construction debris. Photo by Brenda Davis.

10/25/2026

THE WAY TO LILY POND
Friends of Pisgah council members Ray Dunn and Jack Kondos shepherded sixteen trampers on a guided hike to Lily Pond on Friday. They trekked the Lily Pond Trail, a portion of the North Ponds Trail, and the Old Chesterfield Road, beginning and ending their journey at Horseshoe Road trailhead. Along the way everyone was treated to glacial erratic boulders, a woeful tale of an accidental double drowning in winter at the pond, and a look at increasing beaver activity in the area. Photos by Doug Walker.

10/24/2026

Trunk or treat at Hinsdale Historical Society. Sat 2-4.

10/20/2026

START TO FINISH
The new bridge over Baker Brook is, as of this morning, complete and the old bridge just upstream has been dismantled. Recyclable lumber has been set aside for the time being for future use. Yesterday, Peter Wotowseic and FOP president Matt Edson are seen here taking apart the old span. Please note, the route to cross the brook was modified in both directions to reach the covered bridge. Watch for the changed signage and be sure to have a chance to cross the new span.

10/16/2026

YOU ARE INVITED TO FOP'S ANNUAL MEETING

On November 18, 2026, Friends of Pisgah will hold its annual meeting at the ELMM community center in Wi******er, NH at 7:00 pm.

The meeting will feature a rundown of the volunteer work accomplished by FOP volunteers in 2026, a glimpse of future projects and improvement concepts, the election of a slate of officers and council members, and a guest speaker in the person of Forest Health Specialist Ryan Crandall.

The public is welcome. No registration is required.

The address of the ELMM Community Center is 21 Durkee Street, Wi******er.

Send a message to learn more

10/16/2026

NO TOLLS
Folks are free to cross the new Baker Brook bridge on the Kilburn Loop to reach the John Summers Trail, the Pisgah Ridge Connector, and the Pisgah Ridge Trail. A tiny bit of trim, stain, and site work are all that remain to be done to finish the span.

Note that the gable ends of the bridge have been sided and the last top-caps on the railings have been installed and their ends rounded. Ray Dunn is seen working the west gable, assisted by John Hudachek.

In the days and weeks ahead, construction debris will be removed, the old bridge just upstream will be dismantled, and a small platform will be built close by to provide a level surface for a custom-crafted picnic table.

10/12/2026

OPENING DAY
Although the new Baker Brook bridge needs another few work hours, the bridge is safe to cross and the access paths are safe and well signed and blazed. Railings are in place west and east. The gable ends need shiplap siding and two railings need their top cap rail. A few finishing touches and the span should be complete before the week is out. Photo by Tim Mosher.

10/11/2026

Kim scheduled a workday at Baker Brook bridge for Monday, Oct 12, 2026, at 9:00 AM.
Meet at Kilburn parking lot (Route 63) to install railings, siding, signage, and build access switchback.
Bring gloves, eye protection, boots, water, and lunch; hand tools encouraged.

Address

PO Box 134
Chesterfield, NH
03443

Website

http://www.friendsofpisgah.org/

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