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May 24, 2013 Thanks to the hard work of Eagle scout candidate Chris Lang and . . .. . . continued >>November 27, 2012 Hikers, be aware that the loop off the Cold Harbor trail . . .. . . continued >>The Wegmans trail marker for the Fitness Passport has been vandalized. This . . .. . . continued >> |
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Northboro Trails Overview
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A map of all the trails in the town of Northborough.
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MT. PISGAH TRAILS AREA |
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Hardwood forest on former farmland;Highest
point in Northborough; Two scenic vistas to the east; Boston
skyscrapers visible on a clear day; 92 Acres of MASS Wildlife
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EDMUND HILL WOODS TRAILS AREA |
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A drumlin (oblong hill) of glacial origin
Tall pine forest formed on the bed of glacial Lake Assabet "Sliding"
boulders on steep slopes Numerous American Chestnut sprouts
Vernal pools |
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LITTLE CHAUNCEY & CEDAR
HILL TRAILS AREA |
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Boardwalk through wet meadow;Diverse hardwood
forest on north-facing slopes ; Pine and spruce plantations
Crane Swamp, an extensive wetland meadow |
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WATSON PARK TRAILS AREA |
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Views of Bartlett Pond, a manmade pond
built in the 1800s Open fields that form a habitat for bluebirds
Butterfly garden at entrance |
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CARNEY PARK/COLD HARBOR TRAILS
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A long SuAsCo dam and beautiful views
of the watershed area The Cold Harbor Trail winding through
the watershed all the way to Cherry Street, and then to Church
Street |
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CARLSTROM II FOREST |
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A diverse hardwood forest;A large glacial
erratic boulder perched on a bedrock ledge, A small white pine
grove on a bedrock ridge Overlooks to the east from a cliff |
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YELLICK CONSERVATION AREA |
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Access to the Assabet River and large
meadows |
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STIRRUP BROOK TRAIL
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Start in beautiful marsh land and hike
on a farm road into a pine forest. A portion meanders along
Stirrup Brook.
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Trail
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