A 90-acre North Acton property, 49 acres of it designated Town Forest, built around a glacial esker and a quaking bog with carnivorous pitcher plants and sundew. A 170-foot boardwalk leads out to Wills Hole pond past old granite quarry remains.
What to expect
Trails
1.9-mile loop, mostly level with minor ups and downs near Quarry Road, surfaces ranging from stony woods paths to crushed stone, wood chips, and asphalt
Dogs
Dogs must be controlled at all times; waste must be picked up on trails
Hours
One hour before sunrise to one hour after sunset
Accessibility
Some sections use asphalt and wood chips which are more accessible than the stony woods paths elsewhere on the loop
Managed by
Acton Conservation Division
(978) 929-6634 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Parking not sourced yet
Check the town or agency pages before you go.
What's here
On site
Info kiosk
kiosks at three entrances
Common questions
Is Wills Hole Town Forest open today?
Wills Hole Town Forest is a public preserve in Acton, MA. Posted hours: One hour before sunrise to one hour after sunset.
It's a floating wetland mat next to the pond with carnivorous plants like pitcher plants and sundew, viewed safely from the boardwalk.
Is there an entry fee at Wills Hole Town Forest?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Wills Hole Town Forest?
Dogs must be controlled at all times; waste must be picked up on trails
Is Wills Hole Town Forest wheelchair accessible?
Some sections use asphalt and wood chips which are more accessible than the stony woods paths elsewhere on the loop
What rules should I know at Wills Hole Town Forest?
Quaking bog area is fragile and boardwalk-only, do not step off the boardwalk near the bog. Alcohol prohibited.