An easy-to-moderate 1.4 mile out-and-back trail on the town's Castle Hill property, running through white pine forest with School House Pond to the east. Barred, great horned and eastern screech owls are all resident, and the route doubles as a snowshoeing and skiing walk in winter.
What to expect
Dogs
Leashed in parking lots and conservation areas town-wide.
Managed by
Wayland Conservation Commission
(508) 358-3669 · WebsiteCommon questions
Is there an ice skating season here in winter?
Wayland's posted winter skating spot is Mill Pond on Plain Road, not School House Pond.
Can I bring my dog to School House Pond Conservation Area?
Leashed in parking lots and conservation areas town-wide.
What rules should I know at School House Pond Conservation Area?
No motorized vehicles, hunting, or trapping on town conservation land.