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  • The Stone Arch Bridge – (NOTE: date and time changed due to rescheduled Town Meeting)

    Stone Arch Bridge Parking Area 115 Cold Spring Rd, Westford, MA

    Join Bill Harman for a walk to the Stone Arch Bridge, one of the largest and oldest railroad bridges built entirely of huge granite blocks without mortar. The bridge spans Stony Brook and is one of Westford’s most important historic sights. There is a large beaver dam here, and numerous waterfowl. The trail is mostly...

  • Kissacook Hill Guided Hike

    Kissacook Hill Trail 75 E Prescott St, Westford, MA

    Join Westford Conservation Trust Director Rich Strazdas for a hike on the third highest point in Westford (416 ft). Enjoy a fun hike along the almost mile long trail behind the Day School. Parts of the trail are steep, but footing is good. There are benches along the way. See if you can spot the...

  • Spring Bird Walk

    Trailside Way (Town Parking Area) 7 Trailside Way, Westford, MA

    Location: Trailside Way parking area, Westford MA Join Westford Conservation Trust birder Lenny Palmer for an early morning ramble at Westford’s birding “hot spot”, Emmet Conservation Land. We will search Nashoba Pond and wetland areas on Town and Audubon conservation lands for returning migrants and nesting resident birds. Bring binoculars and wear sturdy shoes as...

  • Emmet Woods Guided Walk

    Mass Audubon Nashoba Brook Parking - rte 225 197 MA-225, Westford, MA

    Alan Emmet & family at Mass Audubon's 2016 Emmet Woods trail opening day! Dick Emmet - environmentalist, lawyer & teacher - protected acres of land in Westford through gifts of land to Mass Audubon and via conservation restrictions Join Trust director Gerry DiBello on a walk through Emmet Woods. Park at the Mass Audubon lot...

  • Burns Hill Guided Hike

    Burn's Hill Loop Trail Rome Drive, Westford, MA

    Take an nice summer walk on the Burn's Hill Loop Trail, led by Westford Conservation Trust Director Gerry DiBello. We will walk on varied terrain from hilltops with excellent lookouts to the Vine Brook headwaters and a large marsh area with heron nesting sites. The trail is a bit uneven and hilly in places. Wear...

  • Sassafras Trail Guided Hike

    Saasafras Trail Parking 18 Sawmill Rd, Westford, Ma

    Location & Parking: Parking at the end of Sawmill Road at the Sassafras Trailhead (near 18 Sawmill Rd if using GPS). Directions: Take North Hill Rd off of Tyngsborough Rd. Turn right onto Hidden Valley Rd. then take left onto Sawmill Rd. Trail Description: Take an enjoyable summer walk on the Sassafras Trail, led by Westford Conservation Trust...

  • Emmet Conservation Land Guided Hike at Texas Rd.

    Emmet Conservation Land Trailhead 2 Sherlock Lane, Westford, Ma

    Trail Description: Celebrate the end of summer with an enjoyable walk on the trails of the Nashoba Brook watershed led by Westford Conservation Trust Director Gerry DiBello. Most of this land is designated as priority habitat for rare and endangered species. The trails vary from smooth to a bit rugged and have minor elevation changes. Wear sturdy footwear...

  • Native Tree Walk

    Trailside Way (Town Parking Area) 7 Trailside Way, Westford, MA

    Join Westford Conservation Trust Director, Lenny Palmer, for a look at some of the native trees that grow in Westford. We will identify a few, determine age and consider the ecology of our local forested ecosystem and find out more about the identification and special traits of native trees. Wear sturdy walking footwear as the...

  • Veterans Memorial Complex – Farmer Way – Guided Hike

    Veterans Memorial Complex (just off Rte 40) Farmer Way, Westford, MA

    Take a enjoyable Autumn walk on the trails located at the Veterans Memorial Complex led by Westford Conservation Trust Director Gerry DiBello. The trail passes some architectural highlights: a sturdy stone lintel bridge, a complex building foundation and a small but magnificent stone chamber built into a hillside. We will enjoy fall views of Stony...

  • A Walk Around Lower Greystone Loop

    Lower Greystone Loop 7 Kayla Drive, Westford, Ma

    Location and Parking: Park around the cul-de-sac circle at the bottom of Kayla Drive. The trailhead is clearly marked and easily visible from the circle. Trail Description: Join Westford Conservation Trust Vice President Mark Minnucci for a hike through this lovely conservation land at the lower portion of the Greystone trail network. This easy trail terminates at an...

  • Emmet Conservation Land – Guided Hike

    With over 500 acres of protected open space, the Emmet Conservation Land and Mass Audubon’s Nashoba Brook Sanctuary provide miles of trails to enjoy. Join Trust member Gerry DiBello as we explore some of the trails in the winter silent season. We recommend microspikes or equivalent attached to your footwear, depending on conditions. Hiking poles...

  • Timberlake Trails Guided Hike

    Trail Description: The Timberlake Trails are located on 44 acres of open space purchased by the town in 2014. Join Trust member Gerry DiBello as we explore the trails on this land in the winter silent season. Trails are rocky and boulder strewn and include a large glacial erratic named Dinosaur Egg Rock.In several places...