Berry Hill to Old Country Road Loop

This great loop trail runs on Berry Hill and Old Country Class 6 roads in Bridgewater, NH. The trail starts and ends at the historic Bridgewater Town House (1806). Enter the access gate behind the Town House and begin an ascent up Berry Hill Road. The trail is fairly wet and covered with loose rocks. After about 0.5 mi., follow Berry Hill Road to the left and begin a descent. This descent is the most difficult portion of the loop, mostly because it is a muddy downhill with numerous water berms crossing the trail. Many of the berms have deep gullies and an immediate steep bump-up that requires a very gentle drop into the gully and careful climb up and over the berm. The downsides of the berms are also quite steep dropoffs, so it is likely that you will drag your skid plates several times on the descent. There are about 20 of these berms on the Berry Hill downhill portion. At the bottom of Berry Hill Road it intersects with Dick Brown Road, a maintained gravel road. Follow the loop around and turn right onto Old Country Road. This portion of the loop is a gentle ascent, with mostly muddy sections but not as many of those steep berms. After approximately 0.6 mi., turn left back onto Berry Hill Road to head back down to the starting point. This loop meanders through thick, old-growth forest. Be respectful of these trails as the abutting property owners help to maintain them, so tread lightly and wave "thank you" as you pass! Cell service on this loop is spotty.