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 there is a public easement; follow the trail markers) that takes you to the Priest Trail. The property consists of woodlands and wetlands along Martin’s Pond.  Although only a 3/4 mile-long trail, it offers two excellent views of the pond.

Size: 18

Owner: Groton Conservation Commission

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 Groton Conservation Commission in 2019.

Directions

Across Martins Pond Rd. from the Scarlet Hill parking area at the intersection of Shattuck St. and Martins Pond Rd.

Map(s)

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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