A roughly 154 to 183-acre town forest wrapping the northwest side of Walden Pond, centered on Fairyland Pond, once part of Ralph Waldo Emerson's daughter's land before the Town bought it in 1935; a short, popular loop hike right next to the state reservation.
What to expect
Dogs
Leashed dogs welcome; a popular spot for dogs to swim/wade in Fairyland Pond.
Birdwatching
Allowed Year-round
Managed by
Town of Concord Natural Resources Division
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On site
Info kiosk
Information kiosk and trail brochure at the Walden Street entrance.
Worth knowing
- Fairyland Pond was once owned by Edith Emerson Forbes, Ralph Waldo Emerson's daughter, before the Town bought the surrounding land in 1935 to create the forest.
Common questions
Yes, leashed dogs are welcome, unlike at neighboring Walden Pond State Reservation where dogs are banned entirely.
Is there an entry fee at Hapgood Wright Town Forest?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Hapgood Wright Town Forest?
Leashed dogs welcome; a popular spot for dogs to swim/wade in Fairyland Pond.