A roughly 330-acre town forest on Lakeview Road named for a longtime Conservation Commission chair, with a floating bog, two shallow ponds and vernal pools. A trail from the end of Forest Road circles Upper Carpenter Pond and continues into F. Gilbert Hills State Forest, overlapping part of the white-blazed Warner Trail.
What to expect
Trails
about 2.5 miles (loop around Upper Carpenter Pond, continuing into the State… moderate · natural, with boardwalk creek…
Dogs
Pets must be under care and control, the standard the Town's conservation land rules require and Chapter 78 of the Town bylaws defines. A dog under voice command counts as under care and control if the handler is competent to prevent it…
Hours
Half hour before sunrise to half hour after sunset
Accessibility
Natural-surface trails, not paved or step-free
Kayak/Canoe/Sup
Allowed best in spring/early summer when the shallow ponds hold more water; no gas-powered boats allowed
Fishing
Allowed year-round; ice fishing reported at Upper Carpenter Pond in winter, catch and release recommended
Managed by
Foxborough Conservation Commission
508-543-1251 · WebsiteWorth knowing
- Roughly half the trail overlaps the white-blazed Warner Trail, a 30-mile route running from Sharon, MA to Diamond State Park in Rhode Island.
Common questions
Yes, both Lakeview Pond and Upper Carpenter Pond have launch areas for canoes, kayaks and Jon boats, though both are shallow and paddle best in spring or early summer.
Are there trails at Harold B. Clark Town Forest?
Yes. about 2.5 miles (loop around Upper Carpenter Pond, continuing into the State…. moderate difficulty. Surface: natural, with boardwalk creek crossings in places.
Is there an entry fee at Harold B. Clark Town Forest?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Harold B. Clark Town Forest?
Pets must be under care and control, the standard the Town's conservation land rules require and Chapter 78 of the Town bylaws defines. A dog under voice command counts as under care and control if the handler is competent to prevent it being at large or becoming a public nuisance; the bylaw sets…
Is Harold B. Clark Town Forest wheelchair accessible?
Natural-surface trails, not paved or step-free
What rules should I know at Harold B. Clark Town Forest?
Trails run deep into the adjoining State Forest and it is easy to lose track of location; note landmarks as you go. No gas-powered boats on Lakeview Pond.