The Heritage Trail in Bedford, New Hampshire doesn’t demand a lot of time from the casual visitor, although you could go on a slow mile-long birdwatching walk if you were so inclined. I decided to head there for a quick lunch-hour visit.

I found the trailhead on Moore’s Crossing Road off of US 3 (South River Road). From the parking area, I walked north and quickly found a picnic area overlooking the Merrimack River and the Moore’s Crossing railroad bridge.

Eagles have nested along the river, though I didn’t spot one this day. The herons made up for that. The rail bridge is somehow not ugly from this vantage point, despite the graffiti on it. Perhaps all the trees around me softened the view. The river is low today, reflecting the recent lack of rain.

I work near the trail, and today’s picnic beat having lunch at my desk. Employment is great, but my current job is making long hikes impossible for now. I’ll get out to good spots like this when I can, even for twenty minutes at a time.