#77-CLINTON

CLINTON TRAILS

PROPOSED MASS CENTRAL RAIL TRAIL

MASS CENTRAL RAIL TRAIL ARTICLE - CLINTON MA


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Mossy Pond Peninsula

MOSSY POND PENINSULA - SOUTH MEADOW TRAIL MAP


Address: 100 Rogers Field Way
Owner: Commonwealth of Massachusetts - Department of Fish & Wildlife
Acreage: 17 acres
Description: Peninsula between South Meadow Pond and Mossy Pond and Blueberry Island in Mossy Pond.


RAUSCHER FARM

The Rauscher Farm conservation area includes pasture, woodlands, and wetland areas. The Rauscher Farm parcel abuts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) property on one side and has a section that borders the shoreline of Clamshell Pond. The woodland and wetland areas are considered priority habitats for rare plants and animal species. The Rauscher Farm land is part of the Mount Pisgah Conservation District, which extends from Sudbury through Northborough to Berlin and Clinton. The area is open to passive recreation that will not disturb significant natural features and will avoid or minimize threats to the conservation values of Rauscher Farm and surrounding areas.

RAUSCHER FARM MAP



Maffei Conservation Area

Address: Accessed via 220 Berlin Street
Owner: Town of Clinton
Acreage: 26 acres
Description: Wetlands and fields bordering proposed Mass. Central Rail Trail.


Brandli Parcel

Address: Off South Meadow Street
Owner: Town of Clinton
Acreage: Unknown
Description: Mixed open space includes Rifle Range (limited use), bordered by the MWRA sludge landfill and the former town landfill. Public access through current lessee.

Wekepeke Brook Reservoirs
More information: Wikipedia: Wekepeke Aquifer & Brook

Address: Sterling and Leominster, MA
Owner: Town of Clinton
Acreage: Over 500 acres
Description: Trails connecting several small reservoirs.


Nashua River Conservation Area

Address: Accessed just north of Water Street bridge
Owner: Commonwealth of Massachusetts & Town of Clinton
Acreage: Unknown
Description: Trails accessible from Water Street / Bolton Road and the end of Mountain View Drive. Follow the Nashua River and ridgeline, with view of the valley from the top of the bluff.

WACHUSETT RESERVOIR TRAILS

WACHUSETT RESERVOIR TRAIL MAP