Chesterfield Gorge Natural Area
(Approx. 4.5 miles)
Chesterfield Gorge Natural Area spans 13 acres. It offers great opportunities for hiking as you explore the footpaths along the gorge and enjoy the scenic views. Chesterfield Gorge Natural Area has picnicking and hiking. Leashed pets are allowed.
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Thorne-Sagendorph Art Gallery
(Approx. 4.6 miles)
Art from the Gallery's Permanet Collection This summer, Thorne director Brian Wallace will select and install pieces from across the gallery's collection that in one way or another connect to the idea or the experience of summer.
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Sawyers Crossing Coverd Bridge
(Approx. 6.0 miles)
According to the History of Swanzey by Benjamin Read, this structure is also known by the name Cresson. The bridge was reconstructed in 1859 at a cost of $1,735.94. The event was celebrated with a big dance held right on the bridge.
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Slate Covered Bridge
(Approx. 8.0 miles)
The bridge name originates from the Slate family who lived on a farm along the river north of the bridge. It is the second bridge on this location, the first having been built around 1800.
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Carlton Bridge
(Approx. 8.3 miles)
Town records indicate the original bridge at this site was constructed in 1789, however, the exact date has not been verified. The current bridge was built in 1869.
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Coombs Covered Bridge
(Approx. 8.5 miles)
The bridge was named after its original builder and owner, Anthony Coombs. The Coombs Bridge once played an important role in both the social and commercial development of the area.
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Pisgah State Park
(Approx. 9.5 miles)
Pisgah State Park includes over 13,300 acres of rough forested terrain, encompassing a complete watershed north of the Ashuelot River.
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Mcdermott Covered Bridge
(Approx. 10.9 miles)
Three bridges previously stood on this site. They were built in 1790, 1814, and 1840 and were all of the pole and plank type. The current bridge, built in 1869, was of a type patented by Sanford Granger in 1833.
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