Derry Conservation Commission

Property Name: Gulf Road Property

Description: Wooded land with a stand of large hemlock trees. From the Gulf Road trailhead the land slopes steeply to a small stream,
which feeds into a prime wetland. The “Line Storm Trail” starts on Gulf Road and makes a loop around the property. The trail and trailhead
sign were built by Josh Gallien of BSA Troop 402 as an Eagle Scout project.

Click here for a map of the Gulf Road Property

Size:  33 Acres
Public Uses:
Hiking, Cross Country Skiing, Nature, Camping, Hunting.
Location:
Southeast part of Town, between Gulf Road and Kilrea Road
Access via:
Gulf Road

History: Acquired in 1998 using Current Use Change Tax revenues. 

Management: The property is actively managed by the Derry Conservation Commission and a professional forester to provide forest products,
improve wildlife habitat, and provide recreation opportunities.
 

Pictures:

  • Gulf Road - Line Storm Trailhead
  • Trail and stream
  • Hemlock grove
  • Footbridge across the stream
  • Looking North downstream from the footbridge  

     Updated 3/7/06