The western part of this parcel is a large hemlock forest and the eastern part follows beneath the New England Power Company powerlines. Extensive wetlands are along the western side of the parcel. From Martins Pond Rd, the trail goes north, following the powerlines, and later climbs a hill. At the top of the hill,…
The Bruce Clements Trail starts at the Williams Barn and ends with a loop trail adjacent to Brooks Orchard. On this loop, one passes by many large white pines that were pushed over by a microburst (wind shear) in May 2020.
Throne Hill, accessible from trailheads on Castle Drive and Rockwood Lane, has over five miles of rolling forested trails, passing several vernal pools and wetlands. At certain times of the year you will want to wear waterproof footwear. In winter you will likely see the tracks of many varieties of wildlife.
The J. Harry Rich State Forest is one of Groton’s largest open space parcels. It offers a network of mostly wide dirt roads and some single-track trails, stunning riverside views, and supports rich ecological diversity along the Nashua River. The forest includes broad old logging roads and narrower foot trails that wind through white pine…
Over 16 miles of trails, many passing by kettle holes. Property has something for everyone: mounting biking, cross country, skiing, snowshoeing, horseback riding, and the annual Groton town forest trail race. Connections to Ames Meadows and Sabine Woods and Groton Place. Whether you want to go for a stroll on a welcoming day or tear…
Mostly flat trails follow along the Nashua River, towards The Groton School. Trails pass a charming bridge, a boat house, rhododendrons and mountain laurel and riverside views. Look for memorial to the Old Groton Hunt Club and an old horse watering trough. Connections to Lawrence Woods. Located on the eastern banks of the Nashua River,…
Three miles of mostly flat N-S trails while E-W trails go down to the Nashua River from Shirley Rd. Connections to Farmers Row, Groton School, GCT’s Sabine Memorial Woods, and NEFF’s Sabine Woods. Trails go all around The General Field and past an old Mare Barn and through an island of trees.
