In 1827, Hayes Copp walked north through Pinkham Notch and started clearing land for a farm on the flats along the Peabody River. By 1831, he had built a one-room cabin, cleared the timber, and put in some crops. He married Dolly Emery of Glen, NH and brought her back to the farm. Together they cleared more land, built a frame house and barn, and had a family of four children. By 1850, they were farming 30 acres of land. Today, visitors to Pinkham Notch enjoy camping, picnicking, skiing, and snowshoeing on the land which once made up the Copp Farm.

Winter Camping: From mid-October to mid-May, winter camping, with snowplowed access, is available at Barnes Field. For current fees, call the Androscoggin Ranger Station.

Off Highway Vehicles: Snowmobile use is allowed only on designated trails. The nearest designated snowmobile trail is in Gorham.

Public Telephones and Toilets: You will find public phones near the ski trail parking area and winter toilets at the parking area in Dolly Copp Campground.

Winter Waste Disposal: Pack it in—Pack it out! Snow hides it, but snow melts!

Access: Start your tour of the Hayes Copp Cross Country Ski Trail at the plowed parking area at Dolly Copp Campground. You will see a sign for the ski trail and Barnes Field Campground on NH 16 approximately five miles south of Gorham, New Hampshire.