Fourth Connecticut Lake

High in the mountains of northern New Hampshire, rises the Connecticut River. Thevery source of the mighty river is a small, spring fed bog known as Fourth Connecticut Lake. Lake is definitely a misnomer, but this is the headwaters to the river and chain of lakes that make up the largest river in New England, the Connecticut River. The Nature Conservancy protects the tract of land around the small pond and maintains a walking path that leads from the US customs station along Rte 3 in Pittsburg into the site. To get there, drive north on Rte 3 to the US customs. Parking in their parking lot and take the trail behind the border house. The trail is steep in places and follows the international boundary at times. A neat way to spend an afternoon. Walk time; 1 hour.