The Rindge Conservation Commission will host a guided hike Sunday, July 13, at 1:30 p.m. at the Mattabeseck Wildlife Corridor to mark National Rock Day. The event is free and open to the public.
Participants will explore trails of easy to moderate difficulty while learning about the rocks and boulders that define the area’s terrain. Conservation Commissioner Fred Rogers, professor of geology and environmental science at Franklin Pierce University, will lead the hike and explain the geological history of Rindge, including the role of glaciers and erosion in shaping the landscape.
The hike begins at the parking area on Old New Ipswich Road. From Route 119, travel about 2.8 miles east of the intersection with U.S. 202, turn onto Old New Ipswich Road and follow it for 2.3 miles. The parking lot is on the right.
Participants are encouraged to wear sturdy footwear and bring water, sunscreen and bug spray.
National Rock Day is observed every July 13 to highlight the significance of rocks in natural and human history.
The annual hike and paddle series continues with a hike and paddle at Converse Meadow on Saturday, Aug. 17, a dog-friendly hike at Tetreault Park on Hug Your Hound Day, Saturday, Sept. 14, and a fall hike at Miriam Hunt Memorial Forest for Bat Appreciation Month on Saturday, Oct. 19.
For information, send email to rindgeconcom@rindgenh.gov.