A pitch pine and oak forest officially named the Training Field Triangle Conservation Area, looped by a trail that shares a stretch with the Cape Cod Pathways system and passes a signed 1700s smallpox cemetery.
What to expect
Parking
Free lot Free · unconfirmed
Trails
A loop trail of about 39 acres includes a segment of the regional Cape Cod Pathways trail system; annual maintenance is done with AmeriCorps volunteers.
Dogs
Leashed dogs permitted under the town's standard conservation-land rules.
Hours
Chatham parks close 10pm to 6am, and conservation lands are open a half hour before sunrise to a half hour after sunset. Posted hours at the entrance win if they differ.
Managed by
Town of Chatham Conservation Commission
508-945-5100 · WebsiteCommon questions
Are there trails, and how long/hard are they?
A loop trail covers the property's 39 acres and includes a stretch of the regional Cape Cod Pathways route; it's flat, easy walking through pitch pine and oak.
What's the smallpox cemetery?
A 1700s burial ground sits in the northwestern part of the property near Old Comers Road, marked with an interpretive sign explaining its history.
Where do I park at The Triangle?
Free lot (Free).
Is there an entry fee at The Triangle?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to The Triangle?
Leashed dogs permitted under the town's standard conservation-land rules.
What rules should I know at The Triangle?
Ticks and poison ivy grow along the trail edges. Standard Chatham conservation-land rules: no motor vehicles, no open fires without permission, no camping, no alcohol.