Lakes Region Conservation Trust

Central New Hampshire contains some of the most beautiful and threatened wildlife and recreation resources in the northeastern United States. Since 1979, the Lakes Region Conservation Trust has protected more than 20,000 acres of shore frontage, islands, forests, and mountaintops, including the 5,381-acre Castle in the Clouds property. We need your help to preserve the unique character of the region and teach the benefits of conservation to our children and grandchildren. We encourage you to learn about the Trust, to visit our protected lands, and to invest in preserving our precious natural heritage.

To learn more about the
work of the Lakes Region Conservation Trust,
click here.

Directions to
LRCT's Headquarters
in Center Harbor.

View the most recent edition of LRCT's newsletter.

Legacy Newsletter Archives

View photos of properties conserved by the Trust.

Join Us in Conserving the Natural Heritage of the Lakes Region

Become a member and contribute to the conservation of wildlife habitat, significant natural resources, recreational opportunities, and the unique character of the Lakes Region.

Contribute or
Click here to access a printable donation form.

Thank you for your support!

Support Land Conservation and Stewardship Efforts
Learn how you can contribute to the conservation and stewardship of significant natural and recreational resources in the region.

Consider Conserving Your Land
Learn about land conservation options and access resources for landowners.

Become a Volunteer for LRCT
Learn how to become a volunteer and find out about volunteer projects.

Current LRCT Conservation Project

LRCT is currently working to conserve a 157-acre parcel on Bald Mountain in the northern Ossipee Mountains. Conservation of this property will fill an important gap in land already conserved in the Ossipees and will contribute to efforts to preserve significant wildlife habitat in the Ossipee Mountains and the corridor connecting the Ossipees to the White Mountains. This project will bring LRCT's total conserved acreage in the Ossipees to over 8,575 acres.

Click here for a project summary, including maps and photos.

Winnipesaukee
Paddle Maps
Winnipesaukee Paddle Maps

5 Waterproof Maps for 5 LRCT-Conserved Island Destinations.
Destination Overviews, Launch Site Information, and Paddling Route Descriptions and Highlights.

Click here for a detailed description.

Click here for an order form.

LRCT's Castle in the Clouds Conservation Area Hiking Trails Guidebook
LRCT Hiking Trails Guidebook

The guidebook contains detailed descriptions of over 28 miles of trails and includes a waterproof trail map.

Click here for an order form.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4

Snowshoeing Excursion at LRCT's Bearcamp River and Pond Property in Sandwich
Snowshoeing at Bearcamp

Click here for details.

LRCT E-Blasts

If you're interested in receiving periodic e-blasts describing upcoming LRCT events and activities, including guided excursions, please provide us with your e-mail address. This is a great way to stay connected to LRCT happenings throughout the year!

Hiker Achievement Patch Program - Castle in the Clouds Conservation Area

We hope that many of you will take on this 5 summit and 16 trail challenge!

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