Chesterfield Gorge , A Geological Park
- Who: Skill level is for Cub Scout aged boys,
especially WEBELOs working on GEOLOGIST or
NATURALIST activity pins.
- Where: Located on Route 9 in Chesterfield,
access is Chesterfield Gorge State Park.
- Description: Scouts will enjoy a 0.7 mile hike
down into, across, and up from a gorge formed along a fault
line sometime after the last ice age. A stream flowing through
the gorge also provides the scouts with exploration activity.
Picnic tables, grills, water and restrooms are available at
the park entrance. A Ranger Station houses a small display
along with local information.
- Cost: Free
- More Info:
http://www.chesterfieldoutdoors.com/plands/gorge.html and
http://www.nhstateparks.org/