It's a nice place to let your dogs swim in the drinking water. It's also a nice place to let your…read moredogs shit on the trail. Great fishing too.

I truly enjoy this area--it's a beautiful spot for walks, and it's clear that many people feel the…read moresame. Unfortunately, a small percentage of owners choose to keep their dogs off-leash despite the posted leash regulations, which creates an unsafe environment for others. As a responsible dog owner, it's disappointing to see these rules ignored, especially when it leads to incidents. I've been approached aggressively by off-leash dogs twice now (in the last week alone), making it difficult to enjoy the space with my puppy. Most people are considerate, leashing their dogs when near others, but it would be helpful if there were stricter enforcement or penalties for those who disregard the rules to help maintain a safe, welcoming environment for everyone. It is really not a difficult task to leash dogs. And I have asked multiple times for owners to leash while walking by and they absolutely refuse to do so. And I was then attacked and so was my puppy. If you do plan to walk here, I'd recommend being prepared to be attacked by an off leash dog and I would recommend recording the incidents since these dog owners flee the area and blame you for their dogs attacking you. I know numerous responsible dog owners who are unable to walk there due to also being attacked by off leash dogs. I also use to run here as well, but had to stop due to being chased by these dogs. I'd say it is only 10% of the time and by a limited amount of people but it has happened enough to make me nervous.

We really enjoyed the hike ~ lots of markings explaining the greenery and flowers. Lots of heavy,…read morethick vines wrapped around trees ~ creepy looking, yet fascinating. The quarry and kiln were amazing. We did bring our dog with us, and she was on leash the whole time. Unfortunately, there were others there with their dogs who were not on leash and would run up to us and our dog. She is a puppy and gets nervous, so I wish people would adhere to the rules and keep their dogs on leash. Other than that, a great experience!!

This site is near a major road and has free parking. The trails to the quarry and kiln are short…read moreand could easily be done with a young child. If you're more ambitious there are longer sections I went on with typical New England woodland plants. I and my hiking partner were the only ones there, so social distancing is not an issue. I did have to pee in the woods because there are no bathrooms.

Excellent rail trail with trailhead parking, street parking, and wide, paved path that winds…read morethrough natural environments as well as quaint main streets. A few larger intersections have crossing lights, and there is a slight incline going from downtown Hudson toward the Marlborough section. Plentiful scenery including artwork, train pieces, underbridge mural, and the river on the Hudson side. Well maintained, a few places to pull off and have a bite. Several miles long. One of the nicer rail trails in the Commonwealth. Well done.

Lovely mostly level and paved trail for walking and biking. It is pretty and serene in fall with…read moresome nice views of the foliage and a view of fort meadow reservoir at one point. Multiple access points in multiple towns including Marlborough and Hudson.

Picturesque trails with a little pond and a small deck seating area and bench around the pond…read more There is a mansions and what appears to be private homes (?) on the grounds as well as a large field. This is not a place to go deep in the woods and the trails are pretty short but it's nice and clean and well maintained, good place for a walk and maybe a picnic.

I have been here several times - once to tour the Doyle Mansion, which is only open something like…read moreonce a year, another time to tour the conservation center when it opened (they were very proud of their composting toilets), and today on the outdoor trails. They're nice and flat and cover more ground than you would think for an urban area. All are well maintained. I don't think they should charge people though to take pictures.

Lots of area here. On one side is a river and on the other a quarry with a good view of Mount…read moreWachusett. There are benches and well maintained trails. Currently there is ample parking but during the height of the pandemic sometimes the lot would fill up. The landscape is a mix of woodland and a few marshier areas by slower sections of the river. Amazingly there were no mosquitoes though you wouldn't think they would spray for them in a conservation area. Further down the road is a spot where you cam put kayaks and canoes in the water.

An easy, 4.5 mile loop exists at the Cook Conservation Area. The loop combines Farnsworth Trail,…read moreLancaster Trail, & Chapman Trail. Wide, relatively flat, and well cared for trails follow the Nashua River and passes by the remains of the Shoeshank Mill. Wildlife seen include wild turkey, white-tailed deer, tufted titmouse, & American robin. Plenty of shore fishing and two unofficial swimming spots complete with rope swings can easily be found. There are two picnic tables by the river. It would be pretty easy to walk a kayak down to the river edge though there is a kayak put in further up route 70 (towards Lancaster center). NO AMENITIES. Please carry out your trash (especially your bags full of dog poop). Sadly, there are a lot of poop bags and Dunkin' Donuts trash, especially near popular fishing spots as of late.

Gorgeous in winter! Some nice thin trails out of the wind. Wear your micro spikes because it would…read morebe super hard and a mistake could end your life into the river. My dog and i loveeeee this trail in the winter!

Feels like your at Sabbaday Falls. Beautifully tucked away where you would least expect it to be.read more

First class beautiful water falls and rapids, with small river side trails enabling picture taking…read moreat different vantage points. It is a gorgeous spot to stop and relax; sit by the river and recharge your negative ions. There is a boat launch area just above the falls for small boats, canoes or kayaks.

Easy 1 hour out and back hike. Some spots slippery with ice on ground. Hiking boots recommended…read moreduring the winter. Fantastic scenery. Easy to see the gorge with more views if you go off trail a bit.

Great place to hike in Littleton. Went yesterday for the first time and was pleasantly surprised…read morewith the variety of trails in a (relatively) small area. There is one park entrance with a few parking spaces on Oak Hill Road, and another entrance on Harvard Road. Upon entering at Oak Hill Road, we followed the red trail up to Lookout Rock where we found a beautiful view overlooking the surrounding areas. Nearby, there was the highest point in all of Littleton. We then followed another trail to Tophet Chasm. The trails were well maintained, the park was not crowded (saw 3 other people there in a total of 2 hours), and the scenery was beautiful. Tucked away in Littleton center, this place is a gem. We printed out a trail map before heading over, which turned out to be necessary since it's pretty easy to lose your way if you change trails. The blue trail was the hardest - which lead us up and down hills on trails with little grooming. The ground was a little wet at times, which in combination with the leaves on the ground made it difficult to balance at times. Overall, this park is great. The red trail is lined with gravel and by far the easiest trail. The yellow trail is the longest, and the other trails weave in between. Even if you're not a hiker or avid exerciser, this park is great for everyone and has trails for all ability levels.

I wasn't impressed with this site. It's in the eastern half of the state and you hear almost…read moreconstant noise from planes, a train, and automobiles. We took the Chasm trail but the trail off it to the chasm itself was closed for repairs. Hit the Summit trail and didn't see an overlook at the top, just an ugly concrete water tower. My now my knee was bothering me as I am not a spring chicken, so we went back down to the parking lot. Looked at the map and saw it was quite a ways beyond the water tower to the lookout. I probably could have made it to the outlook and back if I hadn't gone off on the chasm trail. Maybe this is a better site for younger folks, though they did have reading glasses at the kiosk for older folks like me, which I've never seen anywhere before and which, along with clearly marked trails, got them a second star.

First time here, but I don't know a single person that hasn't recommended it without rave reviews…read more PROS: Trails. Great for off leash dog walking. There were tons of dogs roaming about, owners right on their heels, so no worries about unattended animals. Clean(er) ponds, since they're connected to flowing water sources. There was only spot we saw where the water seemed stagnant. Most everywhere else it was relatively clean. It's not crystal blue Caribbean waters, obviously, but for your dog to swim in, it's good. CONS: Parking seemed tight. Found a spot, but it looks like local residents are not happy about street parking for overflow, so there were signs prohibiting street parking. This was at the Drabbington entrance. I'm sure there's another entrance I don't know about. OVERALL: My new gold standard for off leash hiking.

Great hike! This hike is easy and the length is 1.2 mi, it might take 30 minutes to walk around…read more The huge surprise was that you can let your dog walk without the leash. A lot of people bring their dogs. This hike has a lake where your dog can swim. Nature is beautiful, when you are walking around you could hear the woodpeckers. The only problem is parking. There are not a lot of parking spots, and if you go there, there are only residents parking on the weekends. There is no additional parking available for people who just visiting the park.