A roughly 1,600-acre municipal watershed and former colonial settlement spanning Gloucester and Rockport, crossed by old unmarked cart roads and dotted with glacial boulders. Roger Babson had Depression-era stonecutters carve inspirational mottoes into many of the boulders in the 1930s.
What to expect
Parking
Free lot Free · unconfirmed
Trails
Extensive network of old cart roads and singletrack, unmarked in many places; connects to Greenbelt's Carter Reservation, Annisquam Woods, and Langsford Pond…
Accessibility
Not confirmed; unpaved woodland trails and old cart roads, not step-free.
Hiking/Walking
Allowed year-round
Mountain Biking
Allowed year-round (trail-dependent)
Managed by
City of Gloucester Conservation Division / Dogtown Advisory Committee
WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Free lot
CostFree
Details unconfirmed
Common questions
Where do I park at Dogtown Common?
Free lot (Free).
Is there an entry fee at Dogtown Common?
Yes, Free.
Is Dogtown Common wheelchair accessible?
Not confirmed; unpaved woodland trails and old cart roads, not step-free.
What rules should I know at Dogtown Common?
Historically remote and easy to get lost in - carry a map/GPS; the area is criss-crossed by old, unmarked cart roads.
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