Geological Journey

Ever wonder how Squam Lake was formed? What about the surrounding mountains? Come join Lakes Region Conservation Corp member Miranda Fisher on an educational hike about local geology to learn more. As the snow and ice start to melt this spring we can travel back in time and learn about how the glaciers effected the landscape millions of years ago. We will meet at the West Rattlesnake parking lot at 12:15pm on March 29th for a 2 mile out and back hike to the summit of West Rattlesnake. This trail is mildly difficult but we will be taking our time on the way up! 

The topography of local rivers, lakes, and mountains all effect how water travels to and from Squam lake. On this hike we will explore the timescales of how these formations happened dating back hundreds of millions of years and how we are still effected by them today. This is the perfect chance to a dig a little deeper into the geological history of some of your favorite places and think about what timescales mean for our current conservation efforts. 

For more information, or to sign up for this Adventure Ecology program, visit the SLA website (squamlakes.org) or contact the SLA directly (603-968-7336). The SLA also offers other Adventure Ecology programs throughout the year. These free programs are open to the public and cover a variety of nature and conservation related topics. The Adventure Ecology programs are presented by the LRCC AmeriCorps members at the SLA who perform important conservation work in support of the Association’s mission.

The Squam Lakes Association is dedicated to conserving for public benefit the natural beauty, peaceful character and resources of the watershed. In collaboration with local and state partners the SLA promotes the protection, careful use and shared enjoyment of the lakes, mountains, forests, open spaces and wildlife of the Squam Lakes Region.