Foliage Trip 2025

October 4, 2025

Had 13 Miata’s, 3 Lotus, 27 people

Please join us for a scenic foliage drive culminating at the peak of Mount Kearsarge in Warner, New Hampshire.

Trip is limited to 16 cars. To sign up, please fill out this form.

We will meet at the Walmart in Lunenburg MA at 8:00 A.M. for an 8:30 A.M. departure. From there we will take an extended drive northwards towards New Hampshire, through twisty country back roads. After a rest stop at the Shaws in Hillsborough NH, we WILL drive onwards to Warner NH for lunch / brunch.

There are multiple restaurants within easy walking distance on Warner’s charming Main Street. You are encouraged to form into groups and go to whichever one you wish. The choices are Cafe One East (coffee/pastries/light sandwiches), The Local (sandwiches/burgers/salads), Reed’s North (sandwiches/comfort food), and Charlie Mac’s (pizza/calzones).

After lunch, we will regroup and drive up the nearby mountain access road to the peak of Mount Kearsarge, and park at the paved lot for photos. Please note that Mount Kearsarge will be very busy on the weekend; it is important that you book a Day Pass to Rollins State Park for October 4th in advance – see here. The cost is $5.

Those willing and able will make the hike to the summit. From the summit, one can see Boston 80 miles away on a clear day. The hike is about 0.5 miles each way and 340 feet vertical, including clambering over some rocks. This requires a moderate amount of fitness, and will take about an hour round trip, including some time to appreciate the spectacular views from the top. A walking stick and appropriate walking shoes / clothing are advised. If the weather is poor, there will be no hike.

Those who prefer NOT to make the hike to the summit are encouraged to return to Warner to visit the nearby Telephone Museum – a small but fascinating collection that houses a tangible history of telecommunications.

Hikers will drive down to meet the Telephoners at the Museum for the final leg of the trip – a short drive to the famous Richardson’s Farm in Boscawen for the best ice cream in New Hampshire, where our adventure concludes.

Date: Saturday October 4th 2025

Start: Walmart Lunenburg MA 8:00 A.M. for a 8:30 A.M. departure
Fuel: Mobil (0.8 miles from Start)
Coffee: Smokestack Roasters (1.0 miles from Start)

Pit Stop: Shaws Hillsborough ~10:15 A.M.
Brunch / Lunch: ~11:30 A.M. (multiple choices)
Destination: Rollins State Park ~1:00 P.M.
Ice Cream: Richardson’s Farm ~2:30 P.M.
Finish: ~3:00 P.M.
Drive to lunch: Google / GPX / TomTom (88 miles / 143 minutes)
Drive after lunch: Google / GPX / TomTom (29 miles / 58 minutes)
Hike(optional): 1.0 miles / 60 minutes total

Please note, for the return journey, the direct route from Richardson’s Farm to I-495 in MA is an additional 54 miles / 57 minutes.

We are reserving 4 spots for any Lotus drivers who missed the earlier Lotus/Miata Run in May.
When you fill out the form, be sure to write down the organizers name and cell number just in case you need to get in touch with him.