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Merrimac's Trails
Merrimac's Trails
Town Forest Trails
Town Forest Trails
The Merrimac Town Forest is a 311 acre tract of land that lies in the Cobbler Brook watershed. There are a variety of habitats including wetlands and dense hemlock groves. At higher elevations there is a mixed community of beech, birch, and pine.
There are several trails in Town Forest: Red Oak Trail, Town Forest Trail, Long Hill Trail, Valley Trail, Cobbler's Brook Trail, and the Currier Trail.
Access points are at the town soccer field on Town Forest Road, at the end of Winter St. and at the end of Battis Road.
Download the Trail Map HERE
Download the Ecologist Activity Journal HERE
McLaren Trail
McLaren Trail
The McLaren Trail is a 2 mile recreational trail encompassing 45 acres. It is the old West Amesbury Branch Railroad bed (1873-1992). The trail includes a variety of settings. It follows the path of the Cobbler's Brook through industrial and residential areas. On the northern end it passes through wetlands and agricultural land . It crosses the Cobbler's Brook and Powwow River watersheds.
Access points are 61 Church St. (across from Abbott St.), Brush Hill Road close to where it intersects with Harriman, and at the cemetery on Winter St. Walk next to the commercial building and behind the cemetery to access the trail.
NO MOTORIZED VEHICLES ARE PERMITTED ON THE TRAIL
Download the Trail Map HERE
Download the Ecologist Activity Journal HERE
Cobbler's Brook Trail
Cobbler's Brook Trail
The Cobbler's Brook Trail is one of the trails in Town Forest. An outstanding feature on this trail is a large beaver pond formed by the damming of the Cobbler's Brook.
One access point is at the parking lot at end of Winter St. Follow the Red Oak Trail to the Cobbler's Brook trail at the top of the hill. There is also an access at 13 Highland St. There is a small pull off on the right side of the road just past the trailhead.
Download the Trail Map Here
Download the Ecologist Activity Journal HERE
Marshview and Innis Trails
Marshview and Innis Trails
The Marshview Trail is in the Powwow River watershed.
The trail runs through a wooded area, farm fields, and alongside a wetland. The Innis Trail connects the Marshview Trail with Brush Hill Road.
The trail is ideal for walking, biking, and horseback riding. It gets quite muddy and wet in the spring.
Trail access is on Brush Hill Road. Follow the McLaren Trail north to the Marshview Trail trailhead
NO MOTORIZED VEHICLES ARE PERMITTED ON THE TRAIL
Download the Trail Map Here
Download the Ecologist Activity Journal HERE
For more information about this property and other Greenbelt reservations go to:
https://ecga.org/Property/Beaver-Pond-Reservation
Beaver Pond Reservation
Beaver Pond Reservation
Beaver Pond Reservation is an Essex Country Greenbelt property on Battis Road that abuts the 311-acre Merrimac Town Forest, where Cobbler’s Brook winds its way through mature woodlands and boggy wetlands on its way to the Merrimac River.
Greenbelt's Stewardship Department is working with the Town of Merrimac to get the property ready for visitors with parking and trail improvements.
Greenbelt worked with Merrimac’s fourth graders, that “future generation” that inspires much of our work, to name the property as part of their open space curriculum.
Beaver Pond Reservation is on Battis Road near the intersection with Huse Road in Merrimac. The trail begins at the yellow and black gate near 18 Battis Road.
Carey Park
Carey Park
Carey Park is a town owned park on the Merrimack River.
The park is a great spot for a picnic and for viewing the birds and boats on the Merrimack River.
The park is located at 109 River Road.
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