Chesterfield Gorge , A Geological Park

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• 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/