Part of the Taggart conservation land, reached from a small trailhead directly on Forbush Mill Road near the historic Morse Sawmill site (waterfall and dam remnants, three mills operated here before 1831) and Lancaster-Hudson railroad remnants (built 1872, dismantled 1889).
What to expect
Parking
Free lot Free · unconfirmed
Trails
Historic cart paths now incorporated into hiking trails, past Lancaster-Hudson railroad remnants, mountain laurel stands, the Still River (a Cold Water…
Dogs
Dogs may be walked on Bolton conservation land as long as they are under the effective control of a person. Walkers must remove feces from trails and from environmentally sensitive areas, keep dogs out of vernal pools during the frog and…
Allowed now · ban starts mid-FebruaryHours
No posted hours ordinance found for Bolton conservation land generally.
Accessibility
Not documented; woodland trail with a vernal-pool kettle hole.
Fishing
Allowed per MA cold-water fishery regs
Managed by
Bolton Conservation Commission
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On site
Former Morse Sawmill (waterfall and dam)
Common questions
Where do I park at Forbush Mill Road Conservation Area?
Free lot (Free).
Is there an entry fee at Forbush Mill Road Conservation Area?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Forbush Mill Road Conservation Area?
Dogs may be walked on Bolton conservation land as long as they are under the effective control of a person. Walkers must remove feces from trails and from environmentally sensitive areas, keep dogs out of vernal pools during the frog and salamander breeding season (roughly mid-February through…
Is Forbush Mill Road Conservation Area wheelchair accessible?
Not documented; woodland trail with a vernal-pool kettle hole.
What rules should I know at Forbush Mill Road Conservation Area?
Hunting and trapping prohibited.