Parson’s Peak

ByMark April 10, 2023April 11, 2023

Back in February, I was redirected from my intended hike at Destruction Brook because it was way too crowded. Right down the road was another Dartmouth Natural Resources Trust (DNRT) property and I had an enjoyable hike. I stuck a pin in this one for the future, because according to the website, there was a lovely daffodil patch. Fast forward to now in mid-April, and I was blown away by how beautiful it was! Check out the DNRT website, the day of my recent visit it said the daffodils were 50% in bloom. Despite the careful framing in the photos my gallery, I can assure you that you will not be disappointed! I’d recommend that you hurry over before you miss it! For more information check out my previous post.

Hikes | Short

Hiking trail around Ashland Reservoir

ByMark April 16, 2023April 23, 2023

TLDR Ashland State Park is a State of Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) property. There are 470 acres, and 157 of those are covered by a reservoir. There is a 4.5-mile hiking trail that loops around the reservoir, with a few short stub trails off the main one. The trail conditions were excellent,…

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Borderland and Carver Pond

ByMark March 5, 2023March 13, 2023

TLDR: Borderland State Park, South Easton MA. It is REALLY crowded. It is beautiful. 1843 acres with 20 miles of hiking trails. You can hike the whole perimeter of Leach Pond. The trails with few exceptions are incredibly accessible, you can take a stroller or a toddler easily. Dogs, horses, frisbee golf, mountain bikes, fishing,…

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Steere Hill and Heritage Park

ByMark July 2, 2023July 5, 2023

TLDR Steere Hill Conservation Area and Heritage Park are properties in the Town of Glocester, RI. the Glocester Land Trust manages these areas. There are about 6 miles of trails on 448 acres in the combined properties. The area allows dogs on a leash; mountain bikes, and horses. Good bird watching. Excellent trail conditions throughout…

Hikes | Long

Freetown is HUGE!

ByMark January 29, 2023March 19, 2023

TLDR: Mass DNR State forest. Good trail conditions but very wet. Well marked but no unique loop markers. Dogs allowed. Mountain bikes allowed. Dirt bikes allowed from May-November. 5000 acres with other conservation areas attached, could easily be 10,000. Multiple length hikes up to 25 miles! No “goal” to reach. Would recommend but have location…

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Manchester Pond Reservoir

ByMark May 20, 2023June 5, 2023

Manchester Pond Reservoir is a pretty spot to take a hike, but the highway noise and uncertain parking are big negatives

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Not today, Destruction! Parson’s Reserve and walk on the beach.

ByMark February 19, 2023March 10, 2023

TLDR: Destruction Brook Woods was WAY too crowded, redirected to Parson’s Reserve. 32 acres with about a mile and a half of hiking trails in excellent condition. Open daily dawn to dusk. Dogs allowed. Views of Destruction Brook throughout the hike. In the spring the area has a few acres of daffodils to enjoy, I’ll…

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