There are plenty of places to go in New Hampshire that offer the beauty and quiet that we seek when we just need some time away. From the seashore (it’s small, but mighty!) to the forests and mountains, it’s not hard to get away from it all. But something we particularly love about this state is how many places also offer an opportunity to learn. This cool natural wonder in New Hampshire offers all the beauty you’d expect here in the Granite State, but it also offers an opportunity to learn about geology.
Along a quiet stretch of road in Wentworth, you’ll find a very small area of the state reserved for the preservation of a very cool natural phenomenon.
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Plummer’s Ledge Natural Area is just 3.5 acreas, but it’s one of the best places to see examples of glacial potholes.
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These potholes were created when strong melt water went through vertical cracks in glacial ice.
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The ones you’ll find at Plummer’s Ledge are impressively deep at about 20 feet and wide at about 15 feet.
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What makes these even more impressive is the fact that they exist on the side of a 45-degree slope.
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These glacial potholes are truly fascinating to see, but we also love simply walking around.
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The area is beautiful and it’s especially lush and welcoming in the spring and summer.
peggy mcgraw / Google While it certainly won’t take up an entire day, this is a nice trip to make if you’re in the area with curious folks looking to learn something new.
Plummer’s Ledge Natural Area isn’t the easiest local attraction to find, but that somehow makes it even better. To get there, take Route 25 in Rumney to Sand Hill Road. Eventually Pine Hill Road will become Buffalo Road. Here, you’ll continue straight for about 1.5 miles. You’ll park at the lumber mill where you’ll find a small parking area on the right.
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While it certainly won’t take up an entire day, this is a nice trip to make if you’re in the area with curious folks looking to learn something new.
To explore more of New Hampshire’s natural attractions, check out this list. It’s got 11 wonderful options that will keep you busy all year.
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