High Peaks Alliance is excited to announce the addition of two footbridges at the Kinney Family Forest. These bridges will serve as key connecting points for the loop trail around the falls, improving visitor access.

Mosher Hill Falls has been a popular recreational destination in Farmington, the gateway to the High Peaks, for many years. The area offers a scenic loop trail through 199 acres of conserved forest to a stunning 45-foot waterfall. Located just minutes from downtown Farmington, Mosher Hill Falls has been a primary recreational destination for generations.

Permanently conserved by HPA as the Bernard and Jean Kinney Family Forest, Mosher Hill Falls remains open for public recreation, exploration, and stewardship, ensuring this special landscape can continue to be enjoyed for generations to come. The High Peaks Recreation Ranger team helped ensure this access over the past two weeks.

Prior to these efforts, hiking the loop trail around the falls involved a precarious stream crossing. Visitors would have to hop across often loose and slippery rocks to cross Mosher Stream, both above and below the falls. HPA recognized this as an obvious opportunity for improvement and decided to implement two bridges over the stream, one above the falls and one below. Over their two weeks of work, the Recreation Ranger team focused on building both of these bridges.

Thanks to the help of two of HPA’s board members, John Rogers and Mike Decarolis, and some generous hikers looking to get their hands dirty, the project has officially been completed.

“Time and time again, I witnessed people struggling to find sure footing while crossing the stream to see both sides of the gorge and waterfall. Now that High Peaks Alliance owns this property, we felt this place was deserving of a major upgrade. The trail is still the steep rocky loop around the gorge, but now you can cross and recross on two long-lasting aluminum bridges,” said Executive Director Brent West.

This improvement will help people continue to access this beloved trail and waterfall for years to come, thanks to HPA’s efforts and the help of supporters.

Want to get involved? Volunteer with the Alliance and help support projects that improve access, protect special places, and connect people to the outdoors across the High Peaks region.

On August 8, the community is invited to a Dedication Ceremony to celebrate the conservation of this property. The event will include brief remarks, a walk to the falls, and time to explore the new trail improvements. Please RSVP for a head count.

On August 12, the Alliance will host a Tree ID and Bird Ecology Walk at the Bernard and Jean Kinney Family Forest. Led by District Forester Julie Davenport and The Wilderness Society’s Peter McKinley, the walk will give participants a chance to learn about tree species, bird habitat, and the ecological importance of the site. Registration is required.