Saturday, October 8, 2011

#33-WEST NEWBURY

WEST NEWBURY TRAILS

ATHERTON TRAIL CONNECTOR - OLD TOWN HILL _ TURKEY HILL ROAD - PIKES RIDGE-INDIAN HILL LOOP 5 MILES



WEST NEWBURY OPEN SPACE


WEST NEWBURY FEATURED TRAILS


UNIQUE FEATURES MAP - WEST NEWBURY


OPEN SPACE USE MAP - WEST NEWBURY


REGIONAL MAP - WEST NEWBURY


INDIAN HILL FARM

INDIAN HILL FARM TRAILS


INDIAN HILL FARM TRAIL MAP



INDIAN HILL RESERVATION

Contains 45 acres of land acquired by Essex County Greenbelt Association in 2007. Trailhead located at new parking lot located on Indian Hill Road. Short but steep 1/4 mile walk up hill provides scenic views of Newburyport and ocean (in winter). Large stone walls still remain, once used to support formal gardens. From the summit, a series of trails descend and connect near dam along shoreline of Indian Hill Reservoir.

INDIAN HILL RESERVATIOn - INDIAN HILL FARM LAND


INDIAN HILL RESERVOIR LAND

Walk or bike the 1 mile flat, paved road to reach the dam. From there, a trail hugs the shoreline and enters a network of trails going up to the summit of Indian Hill. No boating or swimming. The reservoir is part of Newburyport's public water supply. The lake has easy public access all along Moulton Street

INDIAN HILL RESERVOIR LOOP MAP


INDIAN HILL RESERVOIR PRINTABLE TRAIL MAP



CRANE POND WMA - WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA

Protected headwaters of the Parker River, this huge forest stretches across the towns of West Newbury, Newbury, Groveland and Georgetown. Many unmarked trails with great variety. Great trails for mountain biking and cross-country skiing. Snowmobiling and ice fishing in winter. Hunting is permitted in Autumn (except on Sundays), so wear orange when entering these woods. In West Newbury, parking is available at the end of Georgetown Road near the Groveland town line.

CRANE POND WMA - TRAIL MAP


CRANE POND FULL TRAIL MAP


Brake Hill - Craven Woods:

Highest point in West Newbury (Elev. 258'). From Hill Top Circle, the main trail leads through the red gate and up a gravel road to a water tower. Several trails veer left off the gravel road into the Craven Woods, which then connect to a loop extending into the Groveland Town Forest. Parking available along the street near 19 Hill Top Circle.


BRAKE HILL TRAIL MAP


BRAKE HILL LOOP TRAIL MAP


HAND DRAWN TRAIL MAP - BRAKE HILL CRAVEN WOODS


Chestnut Hill Farm:

Protected by a conservation restriction in 2007, this is the latest addition to our walkable town space, which features easy walking on grass pathways with river views from the overlook. This is also another good birding site, with access to the Merrimack shoreline. Parking lot is located at end of Farm Lane. The public space lies beyond the parking area and east of the house. No dogs, horses, bikes, fishing, hunting or boating allowed please.

CARR'S HILL TO CHESNUT HILL FARM - VIA CHESTNUT HILL LANE TRAIL INFO AND MAP


FULL SIZE PRINTABLE TRAIL MAP - CHESTNUT HILL FARM


HAND DRAWN TRAIL MAP - CHESNUT HILL FARM


Many trails are unmarked and not maintained. Expect ticks and take precautions. Please obey all posted rules & respect private property. Unless specifically permitted, areas are only open from dawn to dusk, and no hunting, fires, alcohol or motorized vehicles are allowed. Wear orange October through December during hunting season.

















MILL POND AND PIPESTAVE HILL LAND

MILL POND/PIPESTAVE HILL TRAIL MAP


RIVERBEND SCHOOl, PIPESTAVE/MILLPOND LAND TRAIL MAP



MILL POND AND PIPESTAVE HILL INFO PAGE



RIVERBEND-MERRIMACK RIVER TRAIL

Riverbend & Page School:

Outstanding walk along Merrimack River shoreline and throughout the Riverbend Conservation Area. Watch for bald eagles. Route connects River Rd across the Indian River to Way-to-the-River Rd (1/2 mile). Trails go to a large open field and beyond connecting to Route 113 near the Page School and over to the Indian River dam ruins.


RIVERBEND - PAGE SCHOOL LAND - MERRIMACK RIVER TRAIL MAP AND GUIDE


RIVERBENAD AND PAGE SCHOOL LAND - TRAIL MAP


RIVERBEND PRINATABLE TRAIL MAP



PAGE SCHOOL LAND

PAGE SCHOOL INFO AND MAP


PAGE SCHOOL LAND - PRINATABLE TRAIL MAP - CONNECTION WITH RIVERBEND LAND AND MILL POND/PIPESTAVE


ORDWAY RESERVATION --TURKEY HILL ROAD

ORDWAY RESERVATION


ORDWAY RESERVATIONT RAIL MAP - CAN BE COMBINED WITH WALK OR BIKE RIDE ON TURKEY HILL ROAD


Pikes Bridge Road:

A quiet, woods road connecting Garden Street to Turkey Hill Road. The road has changed little since colonial times (the bridge has been replaced by a concrete pipe) and offers a scenic 1/2 mile walk with views of fields and marshes thru Artichoke River. Great birding site. Popular too with horses. Parking is best near the entrance gate along Turkey Hill Rd.

PIKE'S BRIDGE ROAD TRAIL MAP

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