A privately owned hayfield and woodland crossed by a National Park Service recreation easement that carries the Appalachian Trail through northern Sheffield. It is one of several private easements the trail corridor depends on rather than a developed park.
What to expect
Dogs
It is private land under a federal recreation easement, not town-owned or Commonwealth-owned, so Sheffield's leash bylaw does not map onto it cleanly since the bylaw's exemption names only Commonwealth-owned land.
Hours
Open as part of the AT corridor.
Accessibility
Narrow field-edge path only.
Managed by
National Park Service, Appalachian National Scenic Trail (easement holder)
WebsiteWhat's here
Not here
No restrooms
Undeveloped trail-corridor land.
Common questions
Is there an entry fee at Gardner Botsford Easement?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Gardner Botsford Easement?
It is private land under a federal recreation easement, not town-owned or Commonwealth-owned, so Sheffield's leash bylaw does not map onto it cleanly since the bylaw's exemption names only Commonwealth-owned land.
Is Gardner Botsford Easement wheelchair accessible?
Narrow field-edge path only.