From Penacook, take Washington Street to River Road. Cross the Horse Hill Bridge over the Contoocook River. The Horse Hill Grange is uphill from here. Take the next left onto Runnells Road. Just before the end of Runnells Road is a field on your right. There is a small clearing to park your car. The second access is off Horse Hill Road. From Runnells Road, continue on Horse Hill Road for about a mile. At the top of a small hill is a sharp turn. The Lehtinen monument is on the left. Park in the small area near the monument.

 This area is full of wildlife; bears have been seen frequently in this area.

Hiking travel time: about 1.5 hours Distance: about 3 miles total Some of these trails follow the Contoocook River. The trails pass near areas where the Contoocook River floods during the spring. Parts of the trail follow old railroad tracks.