Gulf Road Property
Property Name: Gulf Road Property
Description: Wooded land with a stand of large hemlock trees. From the Gulf Road trailhead the land slopes steeply to a small stream, which feeds into a prime wetland. The “Line Storm Trail” starts on Gulf Road and makes a loop around the property. The trail and trailhead sign were built by Josh Gallien of BSA Troop 402 as an Eagle Scout project.
Click here for a map of the Gulf Road Property.
Size: 33 Acres
Public Uses: Hiking, Cross Country Skiing, Nature, Camping, Hunting.
Location: Southeast part of Town, between Gulf Road and Kilrea Road
Access Via: Gulf Road
History: Acquired in 1998 using Current Use Change Tax revenues.
Management: The property is actively managed by the Derry Conservation Commission and a professional forester to provide forest products, improve wildlife habitat, and provide recreation opportunities.
Pictures:
- Gulf Road - Line Storm Trailhead
- Trail and Stream
- Hemlock Grove
- Footbridge Across the Stream
- Looking North Downstream from the Footbridge
Updated 3/7/06