A 136-acre Essex County Greenbelt property that was once part of the Pingree family estate (the rest became Pingree School). Wide cart-path trails cross glacial eskers, a mature hemlock stand, and a red maple swamp along Black Brook, with beaver activity managed through culvert-protecting fences.
What to expect
Parking
Free lot Free · unconfirmed
Dogs
Dog walking permitted; leash required (Greenbelt general policy)
Hours
Sunrise to sunset (Greenbelt's general policy across its properties)
Birdwatching
Allowed Year-round
Horseback Riding
Allowed Year-round
Managed by
Essex County Greenbelt Association
WebsiteCommon questions
Why are there fences at the culverts?
Beaver have returned to the woods and wetlands; culvert exclusion fences ("beaver deceivers") keep them from blocking culverts and flooding the trails.
Where do I park at Pingree Woodland?
Free lot (Free).
Can I bring my dog to Pingree Woodland?
Dog walking permitted; leash required (Greenbelt general policy)
Is Pingree Woodland wheelchair accessible?
Unconfirmed