Boisvert and Normand Nature Preserve An easy hiking area, this 79-acre preserve features a network of loops and out-and-back trails, including the main1.6-mile loop trail. The preserve is dominated by towering pine-oak forests and includes three hiking trails: Soucook Sanctuary, Esker, and Pollinator Gardens trail. Key highlights includethe Soucook Sanctuary Trail leading to the Soucook River, with 1,200 feet of frontage on the river, andthe Esker Trail leading to a glacial formation (esker) and numerous vernal pools. The trail is great for cross-country skiing, hiking, and mountain biking, with an informational kiosk, clearly marked trails, and foot bridgesat the parking area on Currier Road.