Distance: 2.5-3.5 Loop
Difficulty: Easy
Located on Route 123 in Peterborough is Casalis State Forest. The trail starts past the gate. After descending from the parking lot you come to a beaver pond. This is a great opportunity to catch a glimpse of some wildlife, as there are several bird boxes.
After leaving the pond you start up slight incline to a junction the trail.
If you go left this is a loop through the woods. About a half mile along the trail there is another split. You can go can either way as this is where the loop starts and ends.
If you so straight you come to a stream. You can cross the stream and I believe this trails connects to the Bass Brook Trail, but I have not explored that trail yet. If you take a left the trail follows the stream. There are some beautiful cascades.
And signs of an old bridge.
Right after the bridge you walk up a slight hill and connect to the loop if you would have gone to the left. To continue around the loop take a right. To head directly back to the trail junction take a left. If you continue around the loop there is a side trail to the right that goes to Condy Road in Peterborough. Continue baring left to finish the loop.
The trail is between two and half and three and a half miles long depending on which way you go. This trail is great for all seasons, hiking, snow shoeing and cross country skiing. The trail is relatively flat with some small inclines. This is also a popular with mountain bikers. All ages and abilities recommended.
