Climbers' Preserve

Preserve

Public Access
Trails
Trailhead

September 14, 2018

The Climbers’ Preserve, located at the bottom of White Horse Ledge and Cathedral Ledge on the town line between Conway and Bartlett, was donated to USVLT in 2018 by Jim Ansara. USVLT partnered with the Access Fund and the Friends of the Ledges to raise the funds for the stewardship endowment for the 9 acre parcel.  By April 2019, the endowment was completed, ensuring the property’s future protection.

Conservation of this key parcel of land guarantees public access for climbers, hikers, mountain bikers and the like, and protects three commonly used trails, including Bryce Path and Bryce Link. The conservation of the Climbers’ Preserve also safeguards the beautiful viewshed seen from both of the ledges. The parcel is one of three private parcels that we hope to eventually conserve and safeguard access for. USVLT owns the property in fee, while the Access Fund holds a conservation and recreation easement on the property, so it will be protected in perpetuity.

 

Directions

A downloadable map of the Climbers' Preserve is available HERE.

From downtown North Conway, head northwest on Route 16 N/302 W. Take a left onto River Road. Continue for 1 mile, then continue straight onto West Side Road for .5 miles. Turn left onto Cathedral Ledge Road, and continue .25 miles to roadside parking on the left by the Echo Lake kiosk. Follow the Bryce Path for a quarter mile through Echo Lake State Park, and you will enter the Climbers' Preserve.

 

 

 

State(s): NH
Town(s): bartlett
Acres: 9
Town Tax Map: 6WstSd, Lot: 403-R06
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