Oak Trail

Oak Trail is a short, easy out-and-back hike in Joe English Conservation Land in New Hampshire, just over a third of a mile from the start point. The route rises to about 497 feet from a low of about 362 feet, with the steepest stretch near the beginning. It makes a quick stop for anyone already exploring the network of trails that run close together in this corner of the conservation land. Summer and early fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from the Milford weather station, about 6 miles away, show September highs near 73°F with lows around 50°F, while July averages the warmest at about 83°F. The station sits roughly 177 feet below the trail's high point, so temperatures on the trail run a little cooler. The hike takes about half an hour, and the Bacon Trail and Ledge Trail both lie about a tenth of a mile away. For climbers, Purgatory Falls is about 6 miles off and Manchester Area Bouldering about 6.5 miles.