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McLain's Woods

Details unconfirmedPreserve · Groton, MA
Right now

A roughly 32-acre Town conservation area in two parcels deeded through 1993 subdivision approvals, linking to the neighboring Groton Conservation Trust land of the same name and to Fitch-Woods and Reedy Meadow.

What to expect

Trails
Connects through to Groton Conservation Trust's Fitch-Woods and to Reedy Meadow and Lewis Hill; length/difficulty of this parcel's own paths not separately…
Entry fee
Free
Dogs
Not addressed explicitly on the property's Conservation Commission page; Town of Groton leash bylaw applies on public land generally.
Hours
Half hour after sunrise to half hour after sunset, daily, year-round
Birdwatching
Allowed year-round
Managed by
Groton Conservation Commission (978) 448-1106 · Website

What's here

Not here

No drinking water
no water system on undeveloped Town conservation land

Common questions

Is there an entry fee at McLain's Woods?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to McLain's Woods?
Not addressed explicitly on the property's Conservation Commission page; Town of Groton leash bylaw applies on public land generally.
What rules should I know at McLain's Woods?
No motorized vehicles, snowmobiles, or powered tools without Conservation Commission authorization. No cutting, removing, or defacing vegetation without written Commission permission. No overnight camping without prior written Commission permission. No dumping of landscape debris or trash.

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BetaSome details here are unconfirmed (trail specifics, accessibility). Details are sourced from public agency data and can change through the season. Confirm locally before you go. Updated 2026-09-13.