Boston Lot — Attraction in Lebanon

I like Boston Lot and it's definitely my go to for some nature rx while in town. There is a deceiving incline enough to wind someone (this office worker) who doesn't excersise moderately while rewarding them with a beautiful pond view at the top. You can continue around the pond in a loop trail that is pretty easy but know its dirt with lots of roots and only occoasional an bridge/wooden planks so not handicap or stroller friendly. It does has an added bonus of the parking lot serving as a picnic spot or place to stare off into the river and top side of the dam. Lots of birding and fishing opportunities (just give the loon(s) space!). Sometimes there's a nest pair of eagles or visible osprey.

Cons: no (or not visible) enforcement of rules so expect trash in the parking lots, lots of people with dogs offleash, and some issues with mountain bikers not respecting the non-bikable trail signs which leaves nice muddy ruts...

A hike up to the lake from the parking lot is easy and short. The trail is wide and well maintained. The lake is simply gorgeous. The trail around the lake is not as nice. Tends to be a tad dark and you often don't get the view...

Love it here. I've been coming here for 50 + years. I remember where you could drive a 4x4 up to the lake , then the road was improved, and you could get a car up there, then it was...