A 20-acre BCTrust parcel off Sargent Road, the trust's first land purchase back in 2000, reached as a spur off the Half Moon Meadow trail. A mature oak swamp feeding Fort Pond Brook, big vernal pools, and one of the town's best stands of eastern hemlock make up the land.
What to expect
Parking
Free lot free · unconfirmed
Trails
0.25-mile spur off the 1-mile Half Moon Meadow main trail
Dogs
Dogs must be walked on leash and waste bagged and removed, per BCTrust's property/trail use guidelines.
Hours
No camping or use between dusk and dawn, per BCTrust's property/trail use guidelines, which apply to all BCTrust-held land.
Managed by
Boxborough Conservation Trust
WebsiteCommon questions
Where do I park at Grady Conservation Preserve?
Free lot (free).
Are there trails at Grady Conservation Preserve?
Yes. 0.25-mile spur off the 1-mile Half Moon Meadow main trail.
Can I bring my dog to Grady Conservation Preserve?
Dogs must be walked on leash and waste bagged and removed, per BCTrust's property/trail use guidelines.
What rules should I know at Grady Conservation Preserve?
No hunting or trapping; no motorized vehicles; no fires or smoking; no alcohol; no metal detecting or artifact collecting.