Philbrick-Cricenti Bog, New London

Philbrick-Cricenti Bog, New London

New London, New Hampshire 03257

Official Website
Philbrick-Cricenti Bog brochure and map

Tips for Birding

The Philbrick-Cricenti Bog is off NH-11 in New London just west of when the stores begin.  With its interesting boardwalks, it is a great place for kids.  But do not venture off the boards. This is one of the prime bogs in the state. It has many interesting bog plant species.  Most of the birds reside in the woods before the bog itself.
From Jim Block

About this Location

This site supports an exemplary kettle-hole bog natural community system and has a well-maintained trail network. Four peatland natural community types can be seen here: leatherleaf – sheep laurel shrub bog, Sphagnum rubellum – small cranberry moss carpet, liverwort – horned bladderwort fen, and large cranberry – short sedge moss lawn. A wide variety of bog plants is found here. The bog is surrounded by wetlands and forested upland natural communities. May and June are good months to see the flowering plants in bloom.

From exit 12 on I-89, take Newport Road (old NH-11) east towards New London for 1 mile. Park at the small turnout on the right (south) side of the road. Look for the trail sign partly hidden in the trees. There is parking here for several vehicles.

From the center of New London, take Newport Road (old NH-11) west about a mile (or half a mile past the hospital). Park at the small turnoff on the left (south) side of the road. Look for the trail sign partly hidden in the trees. There is parking here for several vehicles.

The trail network here totals about a mile and takes around an hour to complete at a leisurely pace.

Features

  • Restrooms on site

  • Wheelchair accessible trail

  • Entrance fee

Content from Official Website

Last updated January 11, 2024