Hayes Woods

A forested tract in West Groton that features a rolling landscape of pine and hardwoods, offering a Nature Walk loop.

The trail winds through a mix of red maple, white pine, and hemlock stands. Extensive wetlands. The interpretive nature walk along the loop trail, which runs along the top of an esker and skirts a beaver pond, which is often visited in season by osprey, eagles and herons. Several logging trails extend off of the main loop.

Size: 46 acres

Owner: Groton Conservation Trust

CR Holder: Conservation Restriction held by Groton Conservation Commission and MA Department of Conservation and Recreation.

History

Donated by the Hayes family in 1994, this property was preserved with help from the Groton Conservation Trust to maintain the ecological corridor between neighboring forest parcels.

Directions

Access at two access points on Maple Ave. and at two access points on Pepperell Rd. A small parking area is on Maple Rd. near Pepperell 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

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Johnston Conservation Area

Johnston Conservation Area is a small, mostly level parcel that connects Maple Avenue to the Ice Line trail. At certain times of the year it may be muddy at the Ice Line trail end; there is a small wood bridge at the edge of the forested section. This parcel provides a continuous trail connection from...
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Difficulty

Easy