Frog Rock, New Boston NH

• 4-star hike
• 1 mile out-and-back
• Easy | No gradient
• New Boston, NH | Merrimack Region
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The image shows a forest scene with a prominent large rock formation in the center. The rock has an interesting shape that resembles a bullfrog. The forest is dense with tall trees, and the ground is covered with fallen leaves and pine needles. The sunlight filters through the trees, creating a serene and natural atmosphere.

There's no shortage of rocks in New Hampshire, but some are celebrated with greater reverence than others. Granite Staters still are having problems letting go of the Old Man Of The Mountain - the rocky feature that collapsed in 2003 - to the point that even now it's still celebrated on the state's vehicle license plate.

Of course we're not about to suggest replacing the license plate with a rock that looks like a bullfrog if you approach it at the right angle, as that would set expectations way too high for this short hike to a roadside curiosity set back in the New Boston woodland. We'd still suggest this as a diversion however if you're in the neighborhood.

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⬤ 4★ Trail to Frog Rock 0.8 mi out & back, easy, no gradient
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Park off the side of the Francestown Turnpike just three miles out of Mont Vernon, and take a short walk along a forest road to reach this feature. You'll have to take a right turn off the trail to reach the forest setting for Frog Rock.

Slightly further up the road and to the left is another local feature - the cellar hole ruins of the Read Brothers Farm. Check out our the link at the bottom of this article for the New Boston Historical Society's description of the farm, and for more on Frog Rock and its past.

This image looks to be from an old photograph or postcard. It is in black and white. The image shows a large rock formation that is shaped like a bullfrog. The surrounding area appears to be a natural landscape with other rocks and vegetation visible in the background, but no trees, unlike the prior photograph from present day. The text 'Old Bull Frog Rock near New Boston' is written at the top of the image.

Image from New Boston Historical Society collection.

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