Manchester Cedar Swamp Preserve: rhododendron heaven

/ Ellen Kolb

I’m much obliged to reader Steve for bringing Manchester Cedar Swamp Preserve to my attention. This Nature Conservancy property straddles the line between Hooksett and Manchester, New Hampshire, not far from Hackett Hill Road. Among its features is the giant rhododendron, which happens to be a July bloomer.

Parking is in a well-signed spot on Countryside Boulevard, about a half-mile from Hackett Hill Road. Bring your bug repellent and enjoy the walk, but please, no dogs. The trail system is 1.8 miles long.

Kiosk at parking area
wild lily, low-growing, orange petals
Lily, Manchester Cedar Swamp
giant rhododendron blossom, white with yellow anther and small brown dots at base of petals
Giant rhododendron
close-up photo of pale pink rhododendron blossom, showing pale brown dots near base of petals
Rhododendrons in white and palest pink

 

3 thoughts on “Manchester Cedar Swamp Preserve: rhododendron heaven”

  1. Hi Ellen,
    No need to post this comment but how was the trash level there this time? I spent about a half hour last time picking up broken glass near the trailhead. It seemed to be a local hangout. Glad you enjoyed the hike – looks like you timed it well.

  2. Pingback: Jumble Spoiler – 04/17/14 | Unclerave's Wordy Weblog

Comments are closed.