Rules for the Grant

With recreational use of the Dartmouth College Grant expected to increase, a new set of rules controlling the use of roads, cabins and other facilities at the Grant was put into effect on May 1. The requirements were adopted in the interests of safety, fire prevention, road maintenance, protection of College property, and preservation of the wilderness. They follow:

(1) No vehicles will be passed through the locked gate at the bridge across Diamond River without the written permission of Robert S. Monahan, Forester, of Hanover, or Bert Braun, Agent, of Errol, except vehicles used in connection with logging operations on the Grant or driven by duly-accredited representatives of the United States Government, State of New Hampshire, Brown Company, or New Hampshire Timberland Owners Association, while engaged in official business. In the absence of the Forester, the College Treasurer (Halsey C. Edgerton), or the Director of the Dartmouth Outing Club (John A. Rand) may sign such vehicle entry permits.

(2) Vehicle permits will be issued only to users of Peaks Camp and the Alder Brook Cabin, and to those who establish a legitimate business need.

(3) The Peaks Camp and Alder Brook Cabin will be operated under the same rules as other Dartmouth Outing Club cabins, but priority in reservations shall be granted in the following order: members of official work trips, undergraduate club members, faculty and staff club members and alumni club members, and Hanover community club, members. Written permission by the Forester Or in his absence the Director of the Dartmouth Outing Club will be required and will be granted only to parties of established responsibility.

(4) No vehicular travel will be permitted on the Swift Diamond Road, without the specific written permission of the Forester or Agent.

(5) Holders of permits entitling them to use the Peaks Camp may travel by car on the Dead Diamond Road, but not on the Swift Diamond Road. This provision should prevent accidents on the bridge across the Dead Diamond River, minimize damage to the road up the Swift Diamond and reserve Swift Diamond River Watershed for individuals who are willing to walk for their sport.