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Hillsborough County
Merrimack =Wildcat Falls Conservation Area= Merrimack, New Hampshire 03054 Wildcat Falls Conservation Area webpage Wildcat Falls Conservation Area map

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Wildcat Falls Conservation Area, Merrimack
Coordinates: 42.8596711, -71.5057182 eBird links: Hotspot map View details Recent visits My eBird links: Location life list Submit data

About Wildcat Falls Conservation Area
Wildcat Falls Conservation Area contains 87 acres of managed pine/hardwoods forest, abuts the Souhegan River and includes Wildcat Falls, a popular area. A stand-alone portion of the Heritage Trail system extends from the entrance to the falls. A PSNH power line crosses the land and provides an excellent area for bird watching and wild blueberry picking. An area cleared of trees as the result of a forest fire provides excellent views of the Souhegan River and an opportunity to watch for the elusive American kestrel and other wildlife.

Bordering the Conservation Area to the east is a state-owned parcel of land abutting the Everett Turnpike. Although the trails are not maintained on this land they are usable and will connect to a crossing under the turnpike where they will in the future connect to a trail system leading to the high school, to Watson Park and across the walking bridge over the Souhegan River to West Chamberlain Road. Unique/Historic Features:

The History of Merrimack notes that the falls were originally known as Atherton Falls due to the location of a dam located in the area – no indication of the structure remains – before it became known as Wildcat Falls at a time and for a reason not recorded. Originally owned by the NH DOT, the land was sold to Merrimack in 1970 for $1.00. For many years it was known as "80 Acres" until in 2009 the Town Council renamed it to reflect the natural feature that attracts many of the visitors - Wildcat Falls. From Wildcat Falls Conservation Area webpage



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