Kimball Wildlife Forest, Gilford

Kimball Wildlife Forest, Gilford

Gilford, New Hampshire 03249

Kimball Wildlife Forest brochure and map

About this Location

The Kimball Wildlife Forest is a habitat demonstration area of 280 acres maintained by the Town of Gilford with assistance from the University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension to increase public awareness, understanding, and appreciation of the relationships between wildlife and their forested habitats.

The Kimball Wildlife Forest is open daily, free of charge, to the public from sunrise to sunset. This is a passive-use area. hiking, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing are permitted; camping, fires, overnight parking, and motorized vehicles are not. 

Kimball Wildlife Forest is on the south shore of Lake Winnipesaukee between Glendale and Ellacoya State Park.

Notable Trails

Lakeview Trail
0.65 miles, walking time 30 minutes, with moderate to steep terrain.

Quarry Trail
1.15 miles, walking time 45 minutes, moderate terrain.

Content from Kimball Wildlife Forest brochure and map

Last updated November 7, 2023