Everyone’s idea of a day trip is different. Some prefer to see the historic sights, while others love to visit the seacoast, or perhaps go on a scenic drive. Hiking is kind of my thing, so a good day trip for me always involves some quality trail time. Water features are always interesting destinations. There’s one picturesque pond in Antrim that I visit frequently, and it makes for an excellent New Hampshire day trip.

Willard Pond in Antrim is part of NH Audubon's 1,793-acre dePierrefeu-Willard Pond Wildlife Sanctuary. It is home to nesting loons among other wildlife.
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The 100-acre pond is fully protected from development now and in the future, ensuring that its wild state endures forever.
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Willard Pond is part of the Merrimack River watershed. While the pond is fully within Antrim, road access is through the neighboring town of Hancock.
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In addition to views of the pond, Tudor Trail also passes large glacial erratics left behind from the last ice age.
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Much of the land here was gifted to National Audubon in 1962 by Elsa Tudor dePierrefeu Leland and her successors.
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From the end of Tudor Trail at a location known as Pine Point, there is a stunning view of Bald Mountain rising over Willard Pond.
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Also within the dePierrefeu-Willard Pond Wildlife Sanctuary is Bald Mountain, whose trails provide excellent views over Willard Pond.
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For more information on this New Hampshire day trip destination and the rest of the dePierrefeu-Willard Pond Wildlife Sanctuary, and to download a trail map, visit NH Audubon.

Do you love hiking to water features? I know I do and it’s one of my favorite things to experience. Here’s another beautiful backcountry pond to visit and ten easily-accessible waterfalls around the state.

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dePierrefeu-Willard Pond Wildlife Sanctuary, Antrim, NH 03440, USA