Dateline: Aug. 16, 2024

Summer and Fall Events at Our State Park

The state park sustained considerable damage especially to its trail network when hit by the April storms. When asked how the restoration was progressing, Park Manager Christina Pacuk praised all the NH state workers and a host of volunteers who pitched in to clear away the downed tree and branches.

"Bear Brook State Park staff, along with the State of New Hampshire Forest Rangers, NEMBA (New England Mountain Bike Association), Southern New Hampshire Snow Slickers, Derry Trail Riders, and individual volunteers have opened up Bear Brook's trail system. They cleared brush off trails, cut back brush, and cut up down trees (all were certified by State Parks Dept. to use chainsaws).

We couldn't have cleared the trails without the helping hands of our volunteers. Our Bear Brook trail crew will continue to cut back brush along our trails to have them as close to what they were before the storm.

"New Hampshire Fish and Game removed the down trees from Archery Pond and Bear Brook's trail crew removed the downed trees and brush from the woodland archery course in early July."

Downed trees had completely blocked the view of this target

The Park Manager also announced the following Summer events. For locations in the park, go to https://www.nhstateparks.org/find-parks-trails/bear-brook-state-park/ for a link to a park map.

August 24 – Ford Bronco Wild Fund at Bathhouse Pavilion/Trails

August 24 & 25 – Dynamic Cycling Clinic at Hayes Field

Sept. 8 – Bear Brook Boogie at Hayes Field, a mountain bike event hosted by NEMBA. Bike vendors and food vendors are to be on hand.

Sept. 13-14 – Reach the Beach Relay Race; staging area at Catamount Pond Picnic Area; all night food concession by Allentown Firefighters Association

Sept. 14 – NH Snowmobile Museum Fall Rally at Snowmobile Museum

Sept. 21 – Mammouth March at Catamount Picnic Area/trails

Sept. 28 – Bear Brook Trail Races at Snowmobile Parking lot/trails

Nov. 2 – Derry Trail Riders Trail Ride at Hayes Field

What You Can Do: Get a Day Pass

For hikers and mountain bikers who are residents of Allenstown, the Allenstown Library has a day pass for Bear Brook and other state parks and it is available for a single day's use. It is valid for two adults and up to four dependents.

All you need to do is call the library (603-485-7651) during regular hours or send e-mail to allenstownlib@comcast.net to reserve the pass for a specific date. The library will send a PDF copy of the pass to your e-mail account. Show this pass to a park attendant for free admission.

Go to http://allenstownlibrary.org/nh-state-park-passes/ for more information.