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The Trustees of Reservations is here to protect and share the Massachusetts
places people love for their exceptional scenic, historic, and ecological value.
For their trails, their history, their gardens, their beaches. For the simple
reason that nature and culture can soothe the soul and improve our lives.

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WINTERLIGHTS TICKETS ON SALE!

Three of our beautiful garden properties sparkle with thousands of shimmering,
artfully designed holiday lights.

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FULL MOON WALKS & HIKES

From Full Moon Hikes to Moonlit Meditations, you will find a nighttime
experience to remember.



MEAT CSAS

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BECKET HISTORIC QUARRY & FOREST

Becket | Berkshires

THE MONOLITHS

Manchester-by-the-Sea | Northeast

ARMSTRONG-KELLEY PARK

Osterville | Cape Cod & The Islands

THE INN AT CASTLE HILL

Ipswich | Northeast

RAVENSWOOD PARK

Gloucester | Northeast

MOUNT ANN PARK

Gloucester | Northeast

LOWELL HOLLY

Mashpee and Sandwich | Cape Cod & The Islands

LYMAN RESERVE

Bourne, Plymouth & Wareham | South of Boston

JACOBS HILL

Royalston | Central MA

JEWELL HILL

Ashby, Ashburnham, and Fitchburg | Central MA

LAND OF PROVIDENCE

Holyoke | Pioneer Valley

LITTLE TOM MOUNTAIN

Holyoke | Pioneer Valley

GOOSE POND RESERVATION

Lee | Berkshires

EAST OVER RESERVATION

Rochester | South of Boston

EAST OVER: HALES BROOK AND SIPPICAN RIVER

Marion | South of Boston

ELLIOTT LAUREL

Phillipston | Central MA

DOANE’S FALLS

Royalston | Central MA

DOYLE COMMUNITY PARK

Leominster | Central MA

DRY HILL

New Marlborough | Berkshires

DEXTER DRUMLIN

Lancaster | Central MA

DINOSAUR FOOTPRINTS

Holyoke | Pioneer Valley

CORNELL FARM

Dartmouth | South of Boston

COPICUT WOODS

Fall River | South of Boston

CHAPEL BROOK

Ashfield | Pioneer Valley

CHESTERFIELD GORGE

Chesterfield | Pioneer Valley

WILLIAM CULLEN BRYANT HOMESTEAD

Cummington | Pioneer Valley

BULLITT RESERVATION

Ashfield and Conway | Pioneer Valley

LONG POINT COTTAGE

West Tisbury, Martha's Vineyard | Cape Cod & The Islands

PETERS RESERVATION

Dover | Metro West

BROOKS WOODLAND PRESERVE

Petersham | Central MA

GLENDALE FALLS

Middlefield | Pioneer Valley

THE BRICKYARD

Chilmark | Cape Cod & The Islands

LEATHERBEE WOODS

West Roxbury | Metro Boston

BEAR’S DEN

New Salem | Central MA

ELEANOR CABOT BRADLEY ESTATE

Canton | South of Boston

BEAR SWAMP

Ashfield | Pioneer Valley

BARTHOLOMEW’S COBBLE

Sheffield | Berkshires

ASHLEY HOUSE

Sheffield | Berkshires

ASHINTULLY GARDENS

Tyringham | Berkshires

FRUITLANDS MUSEUM

Harvard | Metro West

GERRY ISLAND

Marblehead | Northeast

THE GUEST HOUSE AT FIELD FARM

Williamstown | Berkshires

APPLETON FARMS

Hamilton & Ipswich | Northeast

DECORDOVA SCULPTURE PARK AND MUSEUM

Lincoln | Metro West

GOVERNOR OLIVER AMES ESTATE

Easton | South of Boston

APPLETON FARMS GRASS RIDES

South Hamilton | Northeast

ARCHIVES & RESEARCH CENTER

Sharon | South of Boston

FRANCIS WILLIAM BIRD PARK

Walpole | South of Boston

BOSTON COMMUNITY GARDENS

Eight Boston Neighborhoods | Metro Boston

BRIDGE ISLAND MEADOWS

Millis | Metro West

CAPE POGE WILDLIFE REFUGE

Chappaquiddick Island | Cape Cod & The Islands

CASTLE HILL ON THE CRANE ESTATE

Ipswich | Northeast

CEDARIVER

Millis | Metro West

CHARLES RIVER PENINSULA

Needham | Metro West

CHASE WOODLANDS

Dover | Metro West

CHESTNUT HILL FARM

Southborough | Metro West

CITY NATIVES

Mattapan | Metro Boston

COOLIDGE RESERVATION

Manchester-by-the-Sea | Northeast

CORMIER WOODS

Uxbridge | Central MA

COSKATA-COATUE WILDLIFE REFUGE

Nantucket | Cape Cod & The Islands

CRANE BEACH ON THE CRANE ESTATE

Ipswich | Northeast

CRANE WILDLIFE REFUGE ON THE CRANE ESTATE

Essex | Northeast

CROWNINSHIELD ISLAND

Marblehead | Northeast

DUNES’ EDGE CAMPGROUND

Provincetown | Cape Cod & The Islands

FARANDNEAR

Shirley | Central MA

THE FARM INSTITUTE

Edgartown | Cape Cod & The Islands

FORK FACTORY BROOK

Medfield | Metro West

GREENWOOD FARM

Ipswich | Northeast

HALIBUT POINT RESERVATION

Rockport | Northeast

HAMLIN RESERVATION

Ipswich | Northeast

ALLEN C. HASKELL PUBLIC GARDENS

New Bedford | South of Boston

HOLMES RESERVATION

Plymouth | South of Boston

GOVERNOR HUTCHINSON’S FIELD

Milton | Metro Boston

LONG HILL

Beverly | Northeast

LONG POINT WILDLIFE REFUGE

West Tisbury | Cape Cod & The Islands

MALCOLM PRESERVE

Carlisle | Metro West

MARY CUMMINGS PARK

Burlington | Metro Boston

MASHPEE RIVER RESERVATION

Mashpee | Cape Cod & The Islands

MCLENNAN RESERVATION

Tyringham and Otis | Berkshires

MEDFIELD MEADOW LOTS

Medfield | Metro West

MEDFIELD RHODODENDRONS

Medfield | Metro West

MENEMSHA HILLS

Chilmark | Cape Cod & The Islands

MISERY ISLANDS

Salem | Northeast

THE MISSION HOUSE

Stockbridge | Berkshires

MONUMENT MOUNTAIN

Great Barrington | Berkshires

MOOSE HILL FARM

Sharon | South of Boston

MORAINE FARM

Beverly | Northeast

MOUNT WARNER

North Hadley | Pioneer Valley

MOUNTAIN MEADOW PRESERVE

Williamstown | Berkshires

MYTOI

Chappaquiddick Island | Cape Cod & The Islands

NAUMKEAG

Stockbridge | Berkshires

NOANET WOODLANDS

Dover | Metro West

NOON HILL

Medfield | Metro West

NORRIS RESERVATION

Norwell | South of Boston

NORTH COMMON MEADOW

Petersham | Central MA

NOTCHVIEW

Windsor | Berkshires

THE OLD MANSE

Concord | Metro West

OLD TOWN HILL

Newbury | Northeast

PEAKED MOUNTAIN

Monson | Central MA

PEGAN HILL

Natick and Dover | Metro West

PETTICOAT HILL

Williamsburg | Pioneer Valley

PIERCE RESERVATION

Milton | Metro Boston

PINE AND HEMLOCK KNOLL

Wenham | Northeast

POWISSET FARM

Dover | Metro West

QUESTING

New Marlborough | Berkshires

QUINEBAUG WOODS

Holland | Central MA

REDEMPTION ROCK

Princeton | Central MA

ROCK HOUSE RESERVATION

West Brookfield | Central MA

ROCKY NARROWS

Sherborn | Metro West

ROCKY WOODS

Medfield | Metro West

ROYALSTON FALLS

Royalston | Central MA

SHATTUCK RESERVATION

Medfield | Metro West

SIGNAL HILL

Canton | Metro Boston

SLOCUM’S RIVER RESERVE

Dartmouth | South of Boston

STAVROS RESERVATION

Essex | Northeast

STEVENS-COOLIDGE HOUSE & GARDENS

North Andover | Northeast

SWIFT RIVER RESERVATION

Petersham | Central MA

TANTIUSQUES

Sturbridge | Central MA

TULLY LAKE CAMPGROUND

Royalston | Central MA

TWO MILE FARM

Marshfield | South of Boston

TYRINGHAM COBBLE

Tyringham | Berkshires

CHARLES W. WARD RESERVATION

Andover | Northeast

WASQUE

Chappaquiddick Island | Cape Cod & The Islands

WEIR HILL

North Andover | Northeast

WEIR RIVER FARM

Hingham | South of Boston

WESTPORT TOWN FARM

Westport | South of Boston

WHITNEY AND THAYER WOODS

Hingham and Cohasset | South of Boston

WORLD’S END

Hingham | South of Boston

GOVERNOR OLIVER AMES ESTATE

EASTON | SOUTH OF BOSTON

Explore a piece of Massachusetts history on this bucolic estate, first settled
by Oliver Ames, Governor of the Commonwealth in the late 19th...



APPLETON FARMS

HAMILTON & IPSWICH | NORTHEAST

A historic farm and education center rooted in regenerative practices, ensuring
access to healthy land for our next generations.



APPLETON FARMS GRASS RIDES

SOUTH HAMILTON | NORTHEAST

Almost 10 miles of wide, family-friendly carriage paths provide a captivating
environment for walking, exploring, and nature watching.



ARCHIVES & RESEARCH CENTER

SHARON | SOUTH OF BOSTON

Known as the ARC, the Trustees Archives & Research Center in Sharon is the hub
of our organization’s historical, curatorial, and instituti...



ARMSTRONG-KELLEY PARK

OSTERVILLE | CAPE COD & THE ISLANDS

Cape Cod’s oldest and largest (8.5 acres) privately owned park open free to the
public, with 90+ years of history, rare trees, shady trail...



ASHINTULLY GARDENS

TYRINGHAM | BERKSHIRES

Wander through an intimate setting with elegant gardens, nourished by a gurgling
stream.



ASHLEY HOUSE

SHEFFIELD | BERKSHIRES

Learn about two very different people who fought for freedom and liberty—and
changed our region’s history.



BARTHOLOMEW’S COBBLE

SHEFFIELD | BERKSHIRES

Created by geologic upheavals, this 1,000-foot-high bedrock is a rugged
landscape with sweeping mountain vistas.



BEAR SWAMP

ASHFIELD | PIONEER VALLEY

Hike three miles of trails to a nearby beaver pond and discover terrific views
of hillside orchards spreading below, along with the distant ...



BEAR’S DEN

NEW SALEM | CENTRAL MA

Take a short walk to a scenic waterfall, where the Middle Branch of the Swift
River splits and cascades over rocks on its way to the Quabbin...



BECKET HISTORIC QUARRY & FOREST

BECKET | BERKSHIRES

Becket Historic Quarry & Forest



FRANCIS WILLIAM BIRD PARK

WALPOLE | SOUTH OF BOSTON

Stroll meandering pathways and cross artisan-built stone bridges at this
family-friendly park of open fields, groves of trees, and frog pond...



BOSTON COMMUNITY GARDENS

EIGHT BOSTON NEIGHBORHOODS | METRO BOSTON

Fifty-six gardens across eight Boston neighborhoods transform city landscapes
and build community.



ELEANOR CABOT BRADLEY ESTATE

CANTON | SOUTH OF BOSTON

Stroll through elegant gardens complementing a stately country house, then
explore surrounding fields, pastures, and woodlands that echo the...



THE BRICKYARD

CHILMARK | CAPE COD & THE ISLANDS

Away from the high-season crowds, discover the water-powered brickworks that
helped build downtown Boston.



BRIDGE ISLAND MEADOWS

MILLIS | METRO WEST

Amid the extensive Charles River floodplain, this small, hard-to-reach upland
features a knoll with views of the surrounding wetlands.



BROOKS WOODLAND PRESERVE

PETERSHAM | CENTRAL MA

Follow miles of footpaths and old farm roads through a massive expanse of
diverse forest, pristine streams, and wetlands.



WILLIAM CULLEN BRYANT HOMESTEAD

CUMMINGTON | PIONEER VALLEY

From its iconic red barn to an elegant allée of maples, this lovely home is
testament to the celebrated poet's ideal of living mindfully on...



BULLITT RESERVATION

ASHFIELD AND CONWAY | PIONEER VALLEY

A thick forest covers slopes rising above what was once cropland and pasture,
bisected by a long wetland.



CAPE POGE WILDLIFE REFUGE

CHAPPAQUIDDICK ISLAND | CAPE COD & THE ISLANDS

A magnificent barrier beach with sandy shoreline, expansive salt marsh,
beautiful salt pond, and unique colony of hardy red cedars.



CASTLE HILL ON THE CRANE ESTATE

IPSWICH | NORTHEAST

Experience the grandeur of an early 20th Century summer estate with its
European-inspired architecture, magnificently designed gardens and g...



CEDARIVER

MILLIS | METRO WEST

A former farm with a carriage road loop and access to the Charles River.



CHAPEL BROOK

ASHFIELD | PIONEER VALLEY

Cool off in picture-perfect pools and falls after reaching the 1,420-foot summit
of Pony Mountain.



CHARLES RIVER PENINSULA

NEEDHAM | METRO WEST

Surrounded on three sides by the river, this restored grassland field is
accessible by either foot or boat.



CHASE WOODLANDS

DOVER | METRO WEST

Meandering trails lead through a forest of pine, beech, and hemlock, a landscape
that was once a family’s cherished preserve.



CHESTERFIELD GORGE

CHESTERFIELD | PIONEER VALLEY

Gaze upon an imposing gorge carved by a National Wild and Scenic River, with
great fishing, hiking, and biking options just downstream.



CHESTNUT HILL FARM

SOUTHBOROUGH | METRO WEST

One of the last working farms in the town of Southborough, Chestnut Hill Farm is
a living tribute to the town’s rich agricultural past.



CITY NATIVES

MATTAPAN | METRO BOSTON

Find plants for your home or community garden plot at this vegetable seedling
nursery with demonstration gardens, which also serves as the b...



COOLIDGE RESERVATION

MANCHESTER-BY-THE-SEA | NORTHEAST

A scenic pond and a small forest of pine and oak lead you to a spectacular
seaside lawn offering memorable views of Massachusetts Bay and th...



COPICUT WOODS

FALL RIVER | SOUTH OF BOSTON

With upland forests and remnants of a vibrant agricultural past, the gateway to
the more than 16,000-acre Southeastern Massachusetts Biorese...



CORMIER WOODS

UXBRIDGE | CENTRAL MA

A beautifully preserved farmstead that dates to the 17th century with trails
that lead past stone walls through restored woodlands.



CORNELL FARM

DARTMOUTH | SOUTH OF BOSTON

Roam through a small woodland before emerging at the edge of a serene salt marsh
near the head of the tidal Little River.



COSKATA-COATUE WILDLIFE REFUGE

NANTUCKET | CAPE COD & THE ISLANDS

A ruggedly beautiful coastal environment that is habitat for deer, raptors,
seals, and shorebirds.



CRANE BEACH ON THE CRANE ESTATE

IPSWICH | NORTHEAST

Soak up the seaside fun at one of the Northeast's most spectacular beaches, and
follow trails and boardwalks through a spellbinding landscap...



CRANE WILDLIFE REFUGE ON THE CRANE ESTATE

ESSEX | NORTHEAST

Paddle through a mix of salt marsh and coastal islands, then venture ashore and
explore trails on Choate Island and Long Island.



CROWNINSHIELD ISLAND

MARBLEHEAD | NORTHEAST

Navigate your way to this intimate outcropping that's reachable by boat—or, at
low tide, on foot across the shallows—and amble along a s...



DECORDOVA SCULPTURE PARK AND MUSEUM

LINCOLN | METRO WEST

deCordova's mission is to inspire, educate, and delight with contemporary art
from New England and beyond through outdoor sculptures in the ...



DEXTER DRUMLIN

LANCASTER | CENTRAL MA

Wander to a hilltop meadow offering views of historic Lancaster.



DINOSAUR FOOTPRINTS

HOLYOKE | PIONEER VALLEY

Discover prehistoric fossils—the first dinosaur prints ever to be scientifically
described—revealed in slabs of sandstone.



DOANE’S FALLS

ROYALSTON | CENTRAL MA

Descend a short stream-side trail and experience a raucous series of plunging
falls.



DOYLE COMMUNITY PARK

LEOMINSTER | CENTRAL MA

Meander through woodlands, fields, and gardens, all parts of an elegant former
estate.



DRY HILL

NEW MARLBOROUGH | BERKSHIRES

Wander across more than 200 acres of forest and through a maze of thickets,
following a trail that traces a small brook and passes vernal po...



DUNES’ EDGE CAMPGROUND

PROVINCETOWN | CAPE COD & THE ISLANDS

A quaint, family-campground experience amidst sand dunes and pines, offering
guests the true and lasting beauty of Provincetown and Old Cape...



EAST OVER RESERVATION

ROCHESTER | SOUTH OF BOSTON

Explore a landscape of broad fields and elegant double-faced stone walls, once
part of a larger farm that's still in operation today.



EAST OVER: HALES BROOK AND SIPPICAN RIVER

MARION | SOUTH OF BOSTON

Embark from a trailhead on County Road and explore even more of the scenic East
Over landscape.



ELLIOTT LAUREL

PHILLIPSTON | CENTRAL MA

Stone walls serve as reminders that while this lovely woodland now bursts with
color, it has a pastureland heritage.



FARANDNEAR

SHIRLEY | CENTRAL MA

Close enough for regular visits but conjuring a feeling of remoteness,
Farandnear lives up to its name.



THE GUEST HOUSE AT FIELD FARM

WILLIAMSTOWN | BERKSHIRES

Experience Williamstown’s favorite authentic mid-century modern B&B.



FORK FACTORY BROOK

MEDFIELD | METRO WEST

Follow a network of trails through wetlands, hayfields, and wooded uplands to
discover views and the foundations of an historic mill.



FRUITLANDS MUSEUM

HARVARD | METRO WEST

Explore a bygone Transcendentalist community, whose pastoral landscape houses
wide-ranging collections of art and artifacts.



GERRY ISLAND

MARBLEHEAD | NORTHEAST

Experience this beloved and iconic feature of Marblehead’s coastal landscape,
situated in scenic Little Harbor.



GLENDALE FALLS

MIDDLEFIELD | PIONEER VALLEY

Visit wild and rocky Glendale Brook and follow one of the state's highest and
longest waterfalls as it plunges dramatically to the Westfield...



GOOSE POND RESERVATION

LEE | BERKSHIRES

A 2.2 mile loop trail explores the ridgeline to the north of Lower Goose Pond.



GREENWOOD FARM

IPSWICH | NORTHEAST

Wander through an open field and enjoy a bucolic view of the historic Paine
House, with the broad estuary of the Ipswich River extending bey...



HALIBUT POINT RESERVATION

ROCKPORT | NORTHEAST

Scramble across ledges scarred for eons by wind and wave, and examine tide pools
teeming with marine life.



HAMLIN RESERVATION

IPSWICH | NORTHEAST

This former coastal farmland now welcomes visitors to a broad salt marsh and a
dike path that leads to a loop trail around Eagle Island.



ALLEN C. HASKELL PUBLIC GARDENS

NEW BEDFORD | SOUTH OF BOSTON

Explore a storied former New Bedford nursery turned vibrant park and South Coast
horticultural gem.



HOLMES RESERVATION

PLYMOUTH | SOUTH OF BOSTON

From this broad, sloping field just outside downtown Plymouth, gaze across the
historic harbor the Pilgrims entered four centuries ago.



GOVERNOR HUTCHINSON’S FIELD

MILTON | METRO BOSTON

Enjoy views of the Neponset River marshes and Boston Harbor from the hilltop
site of the estate of the last Massachusetts Colonial governor.



THE INN AT CASTLE HILL

IPSWICH | NORTHEAST

The Inn at Castle Hill on the Crane Estate invites you to return to an age of
innocent pursuits. Step into a timeless place of understated e...



JACOBS HILL

ROYALSTON | CENTRAL MA

Climb through a forest of beech, hemlock, and birch to reach an unparalleled
wilderness vista, then explore Spirit Falls as it rolls down th...



JEWELL HILL

ASHBY, ASHBURNHAM, AND FITCHBURG | CENTRAL MA

Discover breathtaking views and an outdoor enthusiast’s playground on this
serene stretch that formerly supported a New England dairy farm...



LAND OF PROVIDENCE

HOLYOKE | PIONEER VALLEY

Through the generosity of a religious order long committed to Holyoke, everyone
can experience a unique floodplain forest and a riverside wo...



LEATHERBEE WOODS

WEST ROXBURY | METRO BOSTON

An Urban Wild, this access-restricted property includes a parcel of Red Maple
Swamp.



LITTLE TOM MOUNTAIN

HOLYOKE | PIONEER VALLEY

Only a 10-minute drive from downtown Holyoke, Little Tom lies within one of the
state's most ecologically significant landscapes, the Mount ...



LONG HILL

BEVERLY | NORTHEAST

The elegant plantings and cultivated grounds of this public garden bloom with
vibrancy that's more than a century in the making.



LONG POINT COTTAGE

WEST TISBURY, MARTHA'S VINEYARD | CAPE COD & THE ISLANDS

Once the former Tisbury Duck Hunting Club, this cottage has four bedrooms and
amazing views of the Long Point Wildlife Refuge. Weekly rental...



LONG POINT WILDLIFE REFUGE

WEST TISBURY | CAPE COD & THE ISLANDS

Whether body surfing in the ocean, splashing with the kids in salt and
freshwater ponds, or exploring a rare grassland habitat, this spectac...



LOWELL HOLLY

MASHPEE AND SANDWICH | CAPE COD & THE ISLANDS

Wander along carriage roads and foot trails as you pass through groves of
American holly that embellish this unique peninsula.



LYMAN RESERVE

BOURNE, PLYMOUTH & WAREHAM | SOUTH OF BOSTON

Follow winding trails from upstream cranberry bogs and woods to a sandy beach at
Buttermilk Bay.



MALCOLM PRESERVE

CARLISLE | METRO WEST

Discover a modest, bucolic portal to a 1,300-acre protected landscape.



MARY CUMMINGS PARK

BURLINGTON | METRO BOSTON

216-acre park with woodland trails, open fields and wildflower meadows, and
bridges and boardwalks allowing views to swamps and marshland.



MASHPEE RIVER RESERVATION

MASHPEE | CAPE COD & THE ISLANDS

Little affected by development, this tidal stream remains one of Cape Cod's most
pristine environments.



MCLENNAN RESERVATION

TYRINGHAM AND OTIS | BERKSHIRES

Venture into a rugged and remote tract of forested hills and wetlands at the
edge of the historic Tyringham Valley.



MEDFIELD MEADOW LOTS

MEDFIELD | METRO WEST

These areas of marsh situated within the Charles River floodplain represent The
Trustees' commitment to ecological diversity and the protect...



MEDFIELD RHODODENDRONS

MEDFIELD | METRO WEST

Approach this fragile habitat of rare Rosebay rhododendrons with care: it
represents one of just seven populations of this important species...



MENEMSHA HILLS

CHILMARK | CAPE COD & THE ISLANDS

Experience the drama of a rocky shoreline and scenic vistas across Vineyard
Sound to the Elizabeth Islands from the second-highest point on ...



MISERY ISLANDS

SALEM | NORTHEAST

Venture out by boat and hike past the remains of a former resort on the way to a
mixed habitat of upland forest, small meadows, and rocky sh...



THE MONOLITHS

MANCHESTER-BY-THE-SEA | NORTHEAST

Ascend to where a massive granite monolith juts into the sky, then pass a swamp
where another huge boulder has sat as a silent witness for m...



MONUMENT MOUNTAIN

GREAT BARRINGTON | BERKSHIRES

From the 1,642-foot summit of this popular peak, gaze across the splendor of the
Housatonic River Valley.



MOOSE HILL FARM

SHARON | SOUTH OF BOSTON

Venture from the farmstead through restored woodlands to hillside hay fields and
pastures, and take in expansive views of Great Blue Hill an...



MORAINE FARM

BEVERLY | NORTHEAST

Designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, several thriving organizations operate
alongside a large parcel of beautiful open space.



MOUNT ANN PARK

GLOUCESTER | NORTHEAST

A mixed forest of evergreens and hardwoods rises to a rocky summit.



MOUNT WARNER

NORTH HADLEY | PIONEER VALLEY

Wander the gentle slopes of this 500-ft hill overlooking the Connecticut River
Valley and discover a variety of natural delights, from verna...



MOUNTAIN MEADOW PRESERVE

WILLIAMSTOWN | BERKSHIRES

Straddling the Massachusetts-Vermont border, this inviting mix of forest, field,
wetland, and wildflower meadow draws both novice hikers and...



MYTOI

CHAPPAQUIDDICK ISLAND | CAPE COD & THE ISLANDS

Enter a secluded world of designed Japanese elegance in this garden of exotic
and native plantings that encircle a serene pond.



NAUMKEAG

STOCKBRIDGE | BERKSHIRES

Experience Gilded Age style and splendor at this marvelous estate renowned for
its elegant gardens and rare Berkshire “cottage.”



NOANET WOODLANDS

DOVER | METRO WEST

Follow a network of trails across a grand preserve that features woodlands and
ponds, a former mill site, and Noanet Peak, which offers view...



NOON HILL

MEDFIELD | METRO WEST

Ascend the hill to enjoy treetop vistas, amble around Holt Pond, or follow
trails that lead through an adjacent Trustees reservation to the ...



NORRIS RESERVATION

NORWELL | SOUTH OF BOSTON

Hike past a former mill pond, cross a wetlands boardwalk, and explore a forest
of pine and oak on your way to a boathouse on the banks of th...



NORTH COMMON MEADOW

PETERSHAM | CENTRAL MA

Frolic in the field of wildflowers, then listen for the splash of frogs at the
adjacent lily pond.



NOTCHVIEW

WINDSOR | BERKSHIRES

Renowned for its Nordic skiing and snowshoeing, Notchview also entices
year-round adventurers for biking, hiking and bird watching.



THE OLD MANSE

CONCORD | METRO WEST

From the Revolutionary War to the revolution in American thought under its roof,
The Old Manse was the center of Concord’s political, lite...



OLD TOWN HILL

NEWBURY | NORTHEAST

Climb to the top of this 168-ft coastal hill and enjoy panoramic views of the
Great Marsh and New Hampshire's Isle of Shoals.



PEAKED MOUNTAIN

MONSON | CENTRAL MA

Explore a former working forest and trek to a summit that rewards with panoramic
views from Mount Wachusett to Vermont's Green Mountains.



PEGAN HILL

NATICK AND DOVER | METRO WEST

Once the ancestral home of the Massachusett tribe, and later a Colonial-era
farmscape, this ridge line is thickly wooded habitat laced by re...



PETERS RESERVATION

DOVER | METRO WEST

A delightful paddling destination, this riverside retreat features a mix of
natural flora, designed landscape and plantings, and more than t...



PETTICOAT HILL

WILLIAMSBURG | PIONEER VALLEY

Climb through a restored forest boasting a rich variety of hardwood species as
well as stone walls and cellar holes that reveal the hill's a...



PIERCE RESERVATION

MILTON | METRO BOSTON

Accessible only from the adjacent Governor Hutchinson’s Field, Pierce
Reservation features four acres of woodland and fields.



PINE AND HEMLOCK KNOLL

WENHAM | NORTHEAST

An impressive stand of old-growth hemlock rises above this small woodland.



POWISSET FARM

DOVER | METRO WEST

Explore a loop trail on this local treasure and vibrant working farm, taking in
the surrounding woodlands, fields, and wetlands.



QUESTING

NEW MARLBOROUGH | BERKSHIRES

Visit a landscape of returning forest, wetlands, remnant cellar holes, and stone
walls that recall a long-abandoned settlement dating to ear...



QUINEBAUG WOODS

HOLLAND | CENTRAL MA

Trace the banks of the serene Quinebaug River and keep your eyes peeled for
frogs and spotted salamanders before ascending a wooded ridge.



RAVENSWOOD PARK

GLOUCESTER | NORTHEAST

Explore a shrouded landscape of hemlock groves, a magnolia swamp, where you'll
find remnants of Colonial habitation.



REDEMPTION ROCK

PRINCETON | CENTRAL MA

A modest-sized reservation with a momentous history, King Philip's War hostage
Mary White Rowlandson was released from captivity here in Apr...



ROCK HOUSE RESERVATION

WEST BROOKFIELD | CENTRAL MA

Discover a small, serene pond beyond a jumble of giant boulders forming a
"house."



ROCKY NARROWS

SHERBORN | METRO WEST

By foot or canoe, enjoy incomparable views of the Charles River as it slowly and
serenely winds past field and forest and between granite cl...



ROCKY WOODS

MEDFIELD | METRO WEST

Enjoy expansive views from atop Cedar Hill, amble along a trail to a former
quarry site, or explore five ponds that dot this woody landscape...



ROYALSTON FALLS

ROYALSTON | CENTRAL MA

Follow a descending trail that leads to a deep, ancient gorge carved by
prehistoric glacial meltwater to 45-ft falls that plunge into a basi...



SHATTUCK RESERVATION

MEDFIELD | METRO WEST

The forest has reclaimed this centuries-old pastureland along the Charles River,
where trails lead to lovely views of the river and its floo...



SIGNAL HILL

CANTON | METRO BOSTON

In the midst of Greater Boston, discover a protected refuge offering views of
the Blue Hills and access to the Neponset River.



SLOCUM’S RIVER RESERVE

DARTMOUTH | SOUTH OF BOSTON

Thread your way through woodlands and cross open fields to one of the state's
loveliest tidal rivers.



STAVROS RESERVATION

ESSEX | NORTHEAST

Enjoy an easy ascent to a coastal hilltop that rewards you with panoramic views
of Crane Beach and the Essex River estuary.



STEVENS-COOLIDGE HOUSE & GARDENS

NORTH ANDOVER | NORTHEAST

Enter a world of a former farm that became an early-20th-century estate, where a
newly expanded array of bountiful gardens and plantings com...



SWIFT RIVER RESERVATION

PETERSHAM | CENTRAL MA

A landscape that once supported Colonial-era farming has returned to a natural
environment of forest and swamp, fields, and uplands, laced b...



TANTIUSQUES

STURBRIDGE | CENTRAL MA

Follow a loop trail through quiet woodlands, then visit the site of a former
lead mine used by Indigenous peoples and, later, European settl...



THE FARM INSTITUTE

EDGARTOWN | CAPE COD & THE ISLANDS

Celebrating Farming, Food, and Community on the historic Katama Farm.



THE MISSION HOUSE

STOCKBRIDGE | BERKSHIRES

A National Historic Landmark, this Colonial-era house and museum with stunning
Colonial Revival garden tells the story of the Stockbridge Mo...



TULLY LAKE CAMPGROUND

ROYALSTON | CENTRAL MA

Discover real camping adventures in the North Quabbin Region of Central
Massachusetts, just an hour and a half from Boston and Springfield. ...



TWO MILE FARM

MARSHFIELD | SOUTH OF BOSTON

Follow cart paths and foot trails through resurgent woodlands and past stone
walls to the broad meadows of the North River.



TYRINGHAM COBBLE

TYRINGHAM | BERKSHIRES

Ascend through orchards and woodlands to ancient formations of exposed bedrock
and panoramic vistas of the serene Tyringham Valley.



CHARLES W. WARD RESERVATION

ANDOVER | NORTHEAST

Explore this sprawling landscape along more than 15 miles of trails and climb a
hill for great views from the Merrimack Valley toward the Bo...



WASQUE

CHAPPAQUIDDICK ISLAND | CAPE COD & THE ISLANDS

On the southeastern corner of Martha’s Vineyard, storms and sea-level rise
reshape the coastline here on a daily basis.



WEIR HILL

NORTH ANDOVER | NORTHEAST

Trace the western shoreline of a sparkling lake and enjoy a woodsy ascent to
scenic views of the Merrimack Valley.



WEIR RIVER FARM

HINGHAM | SOUTH OF BOSTON

This family-friendly farm—one of the last in Hingham—captivates visitors with
its own livestock family of horses, pigs, cows, chickens, ...



WESTPORT TOWN FARM

WESTPORT | SOUTH OF BOSTON

A former refuge for the community's poor and ill, this coastal landscape boasts
a centuries-old farmhouse and fields, with pastures brackete...



WHITNEY AND THAYER WOODS

HINGHAM AND COHASSET | SOUTH OF BOSTON

Step back in time to woodlands dotted with glacial erratics and vernal pools,
featuring bridges over streams, carefully sited benched, a her...



WORLD’S END

HINGHAM | SOUTH OF BOSTON

Trek along Olmsted-designed paths toward rocky shorelines, and discover sweeping
views of the Boston skyline.



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THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND

Looking for something to do in Massachusetts this weekend? Here are some
highlights across the state.



EXHIBITIONS

deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum and Fruitlands Museum have long histories of
presenting changing exhibitions.



IDEAS FOR HIKING THE TRUSTEES

Curated lists and ideas for hiking Trustees properties.



Coastal

WORLD’S END

Hingham | South of Boston

Trek along Olmsted-designed paths toward rocky shorelines, and discover sweeping
...



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STEVENS-COOLIDGE HOUSE & GARDENS

North Andover | Northeast

Enter a world of a former farm that became an early-20th-century estate, where a
...



Garden

LONG HILL

Beverly | Northeast

The elegant plantings and cultivated grounds of this public garden bloom with
vib...



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FRUITLANDS MUSEUM

Harvard | Metro West

Explore a bygone Transcendentalist community, whose pastoral landscape houses
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