South Central Region
This region includes these properties: Gibbet Hill, Scarlet Hill, Martins Pond, Bates, The Groton Place and Sabine Woods, General Field & Surrenden, and Keyes Woods.
Long Hike Idea:
Places and Trails in the Region
Bates
Trail starts with a short accessible trail to picnic tables near wildflower meadows and views of Groton Hill Music Center. Trail turns left and becomes a ½ mile, steep hike to top of hill with western views of GHMC, Mount Wachusett’s and more. Connects to Hurd and Blackman trails.Learn more
The Groton Place and Sabine Woods
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,...Learn more
General Field and Surrenden Farm
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.Learn more
Keyes Woods
Keyes Woods and Groton School have a very nice trail network. The Groton School trails are on private property, but are open to the public at this time.Learn more
Gibbet Hill/Bancroft Castle
Short walk up a steep hill from Gibbet Hill Barn to Bancroft Castle with spectacular westerly views of Groton, rolling hills and sunsets. Look for cattle grazing on the hillside. You may also find wild turkeys roaming around. Gibbet Hill owners graciously welcome visitors to enjoy the property and trails. The view from the top of...Learn more
Scarlet Hill
Scarlet Hill Farm is a private, working horse farm with a 10’ wide public trail easement along the tree line with a 360 degree viewing area at the top of the hill. Please stay on the marked public trail sections only; do not wander into the open fields and pastures for your own safety and...Learn more
Martins Pond Conservation Area
Martins Pond is located in the middle of Groton. This trail takes you from the Scarlet Hill parking area on Shattuck St. most of the way to the the connecting Priest Family Conservation Area but you’ll have to walk about 250 yards on Martins Pond Road to the private driveway on the right (along which...Learn more