A 156-acre, 17-parcel conservation corridor running roughly from Bedford Road to Prospect Street and from Stearns Street toward Punkatasset Hill in Concord, with the main public parking lot at Malcolm Meadows on Stearns Street.
What to expect
Parking
Free lot Free; no sticker or permit required · unconfirmed
Trails
Main hiking trails run Bedford Road to Prospect Street and Stearns Street to Punkatasset Hill (Concord), with cross-linking spurs to Long Ridge Road, Nowell…
Dogs
No blanket leash law; all animals including dogs and horses must be kept under control at all times (Rule 7, Pets/Animals). State law 304 CMR 12.08(3) is cited as the fallback control standard.
Hours
Open sunrise to sunset. Conservation land and parking lots may not be used between sunset and sunrise except under a permit issued by the Conservation Commission or Conservation Administrator.
Horseback Riding
Allowed year-round
Cross-Country Skiing
Allowed winter, snow-dependent
Managed by
Carlisle Conservation Commission
978-369-0336 · WebsiteCommon questions
Is 'Malcolm Meadows' its own conservation area?
No; Malcolm Meadows is the condo development and parking-lot name for the Stearns Street entrance to the town's larger Davis Corridor and Malcolm Land. The similarly-named 'Malcolm Preserve' next door is a separate, smaller Trustees of Reservations property.
Does this connect to Concord trails?
Yes, trails continue from Stearns Street toward Punkatasset Hill in Concord.
Where do I park at Davis Corridor and Malcolm Land?
Free lot (Free; no sticker or permit required).
Is there an entry fee at Davis Corridor and Malcolm Land?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Davis Corridor and Malcolm Land?
No blanket leash law; all animals including dogs and horses must be kept under control at all times (Rule 7, Pets/Animals). State law 304 CMR 12.08(3) is cited as the fallback control standard.
What rules should I know at Davis Corridor and Malcolm Land?
Hunting and trapping prohibited. Swimming prohibited.