Clay Brook Forest trail

This is one of the most beautiful short trails (app 1 to 2 miles) that I’ve been on. To get to the beginning of the trail is amazing. You pass by huge obscene mansions. From Hampton center you go on Exeter road. Take the first left on Towle Farm road and go to the end. Take a right on Brown road. Take the next right on Old stage road. Continue on that road and take a left on Toppan road. It is the last left. If you miss it, you will see the covered walking bridge. On Toppan road, you will find the beginning of the trail. There is plenty of parking.

Follow the trail. After about a quarter on a mile, you will be following the Taylor river. I enjoyed observing the river with the animals that live from it. I saw an otter and trees that were downed by a beaver. I understand that if you observe closer, that you will find an abundance of wildlife.

Following the trail, you will find offshoots of the main trail. There is a trail that takes you through the Hurd farm conservation land which has its own trails for recreation. The Hurd farm is open land for hiking, cross country skiing and other sources of outdoor recreation.

There are a couple of web sites that you can find further information. They are https://www.hamptonfalls.org/sites/hamptonfallsnh/files/uploads/clay_brook_forest_flyer-r2.pdf and https://forestsociety.org/project/clay-brook-forest. This trail is definitely worthwhile to take a short scenic walk.