The Madame Sherri Forest near Chesterfield in New Hampshire is named after the eccentric and rather infamous Madame Antoinette Sherri, who once lived in an extravagant “castle” on the site of the forest. The forest is the starting point of one of the region’s most popular hiking trails, the Ann Stokes Loop Trail, which winds through two miles of beautiful New Hampshire landscape and covers several different terrains.

Along the way you will be able to see all that remains of the Madame Sherri “castle” after it was destroyed by a fire in 1962. Remnants of the chimney, foundations, and a grand staircase will give you an idea of the grand scale of the former building. Hikers can also explore several other scenic trails in the forest.

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