2021 marks the 50th anniversary of the Blow-Me-Down Snowriders (BMD), a family oriented non-profit organization run by local volunteers. With approximately 56 miles of groomed trails circling through Cornish and Plainfield, and connecting to trails in Claremont, Grantham, and Lebanon, the trail system is open to snowshoers, skiers, and hikers as well as snowmobiles.

The trails pass through beautiful fields and forests, along streams, and across hilltops with views. Naturalists who enjoy studying the landscape, tracking winter animals, and birding will find many opportunities on the BMD trail network. Updated trail maps are available for $5 at the Meriden Deli, and are available for download. There are also trail maps at most of the trail junctions along the network.

The trails utilize Class VI roads and private property by permission, and trail users are asked to ‘Stay on the Trail, or Stay Home” to respect the many landowners who make using the trails possible. There is also a ‘Carry In, Carry Out’ philosophy. The club recently purchased new grooming equipment with grant funds, making the job of maintaining the extensive trail network a little easier.

The BMD leadership is always in need of volunteers to help maintain the trails. Volunteers should contact John Berry, Trail Administrator, johnkberry@comcast.net or 603/543-1118 if interested. To learn more about the BMD, visit their website.