Muchyedo Banks WMA is prized for its scenic forested shoreline and unusual sand plains. The “Muchyedo Banks,” a pair of 60- to 80-foot high sand banks that rise from the river, are the property’s most stunning landmarks. The dry river bluff, sand dunes, and silver maple floodplain forest are all identified as high priority natural communities for conservation by the New Hampshire Natural Heritage Bureau. The land also protects the underlying aquifer formed 10,000 years ago by glacial Lake Merrimack. In addition to its scenic value, the property has been enjoyed by the residents of Canterbury and neighboring communities for hiking, snowshoeing, fishing, and hunting.