OCP Walks: Grafton, MA
Walks Along the Old Connecticut Path
The route of the Old Connecticut Path from the Westboro line to Grafton Common follows narrow roads with light traffic through rolling countryside. There are opportunities to bicycle along the the stone wall lined roads and three off road walks. The map (right) provide an orientation to the route of the Path from Westboro at I-90/Mass Pike to the Common at Grafton Center along with side roads for exploration.Three walks are identified with further details below.Faye Mountain Road: Follow Faye Mountain Road to the end. Parking is limited. Please do not block drive ways or access to the now abandoned dirt road. The old Faye Mountain Road continues for 0.5 mile up hill through the Hennessy Preserve (Grafton) and woodland in the town of Upton before reaching the I-90/Mass Pike. The old road is believed to be the likely route from Faye Mountain in Westboro into Grafton.Great Meadows:
The Grafton Conservation Commission owned Great Meadows preserve provides a network of walking trails and boardwalks through a grass meadow and wetland boardering on the Old Connecticut Path. Roadside parking is limited at the trail entrance on George Hill Road.For more information and trail map, visit the Grafton Land Trust Great Meadows information web page.
Forbush Sanctuary:The Grafton Land Trust owned Forbush Sanctuary provides trail access to that crosses a portion of the Old Connecticut Path on Chestnut Hill. The abandoned roadway leading up to Chestnut Hill from Merriam Road is likely part of the early path leading to Grafton. For more information and trail map, visit the Grafton Land Trust Forbush Sanctuary information web page.The Grafton Land Trust web site offers descriptions and maps for many more open spaces in Grafton. For more information visit GRAFTON LAND TRUST
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