An 89-acre town forest on Bald Mountain Road, gifted to Bernardston in the 1830s and now the town's only publicly accessible forest with marked trails, including views over the Fall River valley.
What to expect
Parking
Free lot free · unconfirmed
Trails
Three well-marked trails totaling about two miles, including the View Trail…
Dogs
A dog on any public property, including public ways, school grounds, recreation areas and cemeteries, must be restrained with a chain or leash held by someone able to control it; the by-law sets no leash length, only that it be short…
Hours
The town's own General Bylaws PDF could not be checked directly because the town's website blocks automated access. Treat individual sites as open access unless a specific site posts its own hours.
Accessibility
Trails are natural-surface forest paths, unlikely to be wheelchair accessible.
Birdwatching
Allowed year-round
Managed by
Friends of the Charity Farm Lot (volunteer stewardship group) / Town of Bernardston
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On site
Trailhead information kiosk
Map and orientation kiosk at the Bald Mountain Road parking area.
Not here
No restrooms
No restroom reported at the trailhead.
Common questions
Are there trails, and how long/hard are they?
Three marked trails cover about two miles combined, including the View Trail with valley overlooks and the newer Land of Giants Trail. But expect natural forest footing rather than a paved path.
There's a small gravel lot at the Bald Mountain Road trailhead, room for roughly six cars.
Where do I park at Charity Farm Lot?
Free lot (free).
Are there trails at Charity Farm Lot?
Yes. Three well-marked trails totaling about two miles, including the View Trail….
Is there an entry fee at Charity Farm Lot?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Charity Farm Lot?
A dog on any public property, including public ways, school grounds, recreation areas and cemeteries, must be restrained with a chain or leash held by someone able to control it; the by-law sets no leash length, only that it be short enough to prevent a nuisance. It applies year-round. Dogs used…
Is Charity Farm Lot wheelchair accessible?
Trails are natural-surface forest paths, unlikely to be wheelchair accessible.