Sculptured Rocks Natural Area, New Hampshire – A short ride from Newfound Lake in Bristol, New Hampshire is Sculptured Rocks Natural Area in Groton, New Hampshire. This Natural Area spans 272 acres and is located on the Cockermouth River. It was formed at the end of the Great Ice Age.

A sign (above) at the gorge provides information on how the gorge was formed. Directions from Route 93 in North Hampton can be found here and will be helpful if you don't know the area.

This natural gorge has interesting rock formations, potholes and pools to photograph. The foot bridge in the above image crosses the Cockermouth River and offers a great view into the rocky gorge. People swim here, but I have never seen anyone doing it. I also am unsure if swimming is permitted in this area. 

Sculptured Rocks Natural Area has many photographic possibilities, and I always enjoy exploring the potholes and rock formations. Make sure you bring your tripod and plan on spending a few hours photographing the area. The rock formations will be of interest to abstract photographers. Be careful though, the rocks can be slippery.

To license any of the above images for usage in publications, click on the image. And you can view more scenes of Sculptured Rocks Natural Area here.

Happy image making..

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Erin Paul Donovan

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Erin Paul is a professional photographer, writer, and author who specializes in environmental conservation and historic preservation photography mainly in the New Hampshire White Mountains. His work is published worldwide, and publication credits include: Appalachian Mountain Club, Appalachian Trail Conservancy, Backpacker Magazine, and The Wilderness Society.