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
Trails
Multiple loops including the Emerson-Thoreau Amble, Bay Circuit Trail segment, and the Harry Beyer/Assessed Trail Loop; the Fairyland Pond Loop is an easy…
Parking
Not confirmed · unconfirmed
Dogs
Leashed dogs welcome; a popular spot for dogs to swim/wade in Fairyland Pond.
Accessibility
Fairyland Pond loop is a fairly flat, easy walk; the wider forest has steeper, unpaved terrain not suited to wheelchairs.
Birdwatching
Allowed Year-round
Managed by
Town of Concord Natural Resources Division
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Parking
Parking not sourced yet
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What's here
On site
Info kiosk
Information kiosk and trail brochure at the Walden Street entrance.
Common questions
Are there trails at Hapgood Wright Town Forest, and how hard are they?
Yes, several easy-to-moderate loops, ranging from the flat 0.2-mile walk around Fairyland Pond to longer connector trails toward Walden Pond, mostly on dirt and root-covered paths.
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.
Is Hapgood Wright Town Forest wheelchair accessible?
Fairyland Pond loop is a fairly flat, easy walk; the wider forest has steeper, unpaved terrain not suited to wheelchairs.