A conservation property along the Still River with remnants of the 1872 Lancaster-Hudson railroad (operated once, dismantled 1889), the former Morse Sawmill site (waterfall and dam), mountain laurel stands, and a vernal-pool kettle hole with wood frogs, spotted salamanders, and damselflies.
What to expect
Parking
Free lot Free · unconfirmed
Trails
Historic cart paths incorporated into hiking trails past railroad remnants, the Still River (Cold Water Fishery, trout), mountain laurel stands, and a…
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; historic cart paths incorporated into trails, wetland edges.
Fishing
Allowed per MA cold-water fishery regs
Managed by
Bolton Conservation Commission
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On site
1872 Lancaster-Hudson railroad remnants; Morse Sawmill dam/waterfall
Common questions
Where do I park at Taggart Forestland?
Free lot (Free).
Is there an entry fee at Taggart Forestland?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Taggart Forestland?
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 Taggart Forestland wheelchair accessible?
Not documented; historic cart paths incorporated into trails, wetland edges.
What rules should I know at Taggart Forestland?
Hunting and trapping prohibited.