Martins Pond

Martins Pond is located smack in the middle of Groton. This trail takes you from the Scarlet Hill parking area most of the way to the the connecting Priest Family Conservation Area but you have to walk about 250 yards on Martins Pond Road to the dirt road that takes you to the Priest trail. The property consists of woodlands and wetlands along the outflow to Martin’s Pond.  Although only a 3/4 mile trail, the trail offers two close up views of the pond.

Owner: Groton Conservation Trust

History

Martins Pond is cradled between Chestnut Hill and Gibbet Hill. It is named after William Martin, who lived near the pond.

“Reverting ere we reached the top / We saw the sheen of Martins Pond /And thought it worth a little stop / The tree bent o’er it, all so fond / Of looking at their precious selves / The place is wild enough for elves”

Poem by Elizor Wright, Former principal of Groton Academy

The property was purchased by the Webber family from the Campbell Trust as part of their acquisition of Gibbet Hill and Brooks Orchard.  The Webbers donated it to the Groton Conservation Trust in 2008.

Directions

Across the street from the Scarlet Hill parking area at the intersection of Shattuck and 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


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...
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Priest Family Conservation Area

The Priest trail connects Sorhaug Woods with Martins Pond Road. This is mostly an old logging road.
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Difficulty

Easy