Sherborn MA Trails The “Gates of the Charles.” In 1897, Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr., acting as an acquisition agent for Augustus Hemenway, deeded to The Trustees 21 acres on the Charles River known as Rocky Narrows, the “Gates of the Charles.” It became The Trustees’ first reservation, populated with a mixed forest of hardwoods andContinue reading “Rocky Narrows”
Category Archives: Hiking Trails in Charles River Valley
Ashland Town Forest & Cowassock Woods
Sudbury Valley Trustees Ashland Town Forest & Cowassock Woods is a 660-acre parcel of open space located in Ashland and Framingham. This area has a natural wealth of granite outcroppings, upland and lowland swamp, vernal pools, mixed hardwood forest and several open pit quarries. The Ashland Town Forest is managed by the Town Forest CommitteeContinue reading “Ashland Town Forest & Cowassock Woods”
Cedariver Trail
Millis MA The Trustees of Reservation Explore this former riverside farm along the carriage road loop or enjoy a leisurely paddle on the Charles. Cedariver boasts beautiful frontage along the Charles River, and serves as a prime spot for paddlers to land their boats and take a hike. Situated within a river environment serving bothContinue reading “Cedariver Trail”
Idylbrook Conservation Land Loop
Medway Massachusetts Discover this 1.6-mile loop trail near Medway, Massachusetts. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 35 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, trail running, and walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The trail is open year-round and is beautifulContinue reading “Idylbrook Conservation Land Loop”
WETLANDS TRAILS WALKING 