A roughly 280-acre gift from Oliver Ames Parker (also called the Grant Reservation or Black Brook Woods) whose deed requires the land stay in a natural state, laced by a well-marked 2.5-to-3.5-mile loop trail with red/blue/yellow blazes, wooden bridges and a grove nicknamed the 'Cathedral of Trees.'
What to expect
Parking
Free lot free · unconfirmed
Trails
Well-marked 2.5-3.5 mile loop, moderate difficulty, mostly smooth natural surface (stroller-passable with care)
Dogs
Leashed at all times on conservation land townwide
Hours
Dawn to dusk; no parking after dusk
Accessibility
Not paved; described as 'not too bumpy or rocky,' navigable with a jogging stroller on the main loop
Birdwatching
Allowed year-round
Managed by
Easton Conservation Commission
508-230-0630 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Free lot
Costfree
Details unconfirmed
What's here
On site
Info kiosk
trail map posted at trailhead
Common questions
Where do I park for Clifford G. Grant / Town Forest trails?
Most hikers park at Oliver Ames High School, 100 Lothrop St, which has ample space when school is not in session.
Where do I park at Clifford G Grant Management Area?
Free lot (free).
Is there an entry fee at Clifford G Grant Management Area?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Clifford G Grant Management Area?
Leashed at all times on conservation land townwide
Is Clifford G Grant Management Area wheelchair accessible?
Not paved; described as 'not too bumpy or rocky,' navigable with a jogging stroller on the main loop
What rules should I know at Clifford G Grant Management Area?
Deed restriction requires land remain in a natural state.