Baddacook Conservation Land

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, on the left, is a connection to a trail in the hemlock forest.  Turning left takes you to the Groton Hills Conservation Area.  Turning right (or staying on the main trail) takes you down a steep hill to a trail that goes off to the left (west) that passes through the Floyd and Torrey Woods Conservation Areas.  Going straight takes you to trails that connect to Wharton Plantation through the Harrison S. Ripley Forest.

Size: 41 acres

Owner: Groton Conservation Trust

CR Holder: Groton Conservation Commission

History

The property was acquired in 1999 in cooperation with a limited development by the Groton Land Foundation.

Directions

Trailhead on Martins Pond Road just east of the New England Power Company powerlines. Look for a conservation sign. Small parking area nearby on the opposite side of Martins Pond Rd.

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Private paths are shown in light gray. Please stay on paths and respect private property on these trails.
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Activities & Features

Nearby Places


Nipmuc Meadows

Formerly known as the Shattuck Homestead, this parcel has been dedicated and renamed “Nipmuc Meadows” in honor of the Nipmuc people who were the earliest settlers in Groton. Level trails cross a meadow over to woods where you will find the shore of Baddacook Pond, which teems with wildlife and is an important turtle habitat.
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Groton Hills

A mile of trails over eskers and across a marsh. Connections to Sawtell, Torrey Woods, and Baddacook parcels.
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Torrey Woods/Floyd

One-half-mile trail connecting Sawtell Conservation Area with GCT’s Baddacook Conservation Area parcel and the NE Power Co. powerlines.
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Difficulty

Moderate

Cautions

Trail may be quite wet and muddy in spring. Ticks and mosquitoes are common in warm months.