A roughly 50-acre riverfront preserve along the Ware River, publicized by East Quabbin Land Trust as the River's Edge Trail. EQLT bought the land at the end of 2013 with Massachusetts Conservation Partnership grant funding, and installed wood-duck boxes along the riverbank; tracks of bobcat, fisher, fox, and deer are common.
What to expect
Parking
Free lot free · unconfirmed
Trails
A loop trail branches off the Mass Central Rail Trail and descends to the Ware River waterfront; easy walking, no length or difficulty rating published.
Dogs
East Quabbin Land Trust's dog policy applies on its preserves: a dog must be leashed, or accompanied and kept under effective voice control if a stricter town leash law does not apply. No more than 3 dogs per visitor without a special-use…
Birdwatching
Allowed year-round; wood-duck boxes installed along the river
Managed by
East Quabbin Land Trust
(413) 477-8229 · WebsiteCommon questions
How do I get to the river?
Park at the Rail Trail entrance off Maple Street in Wheelwright, or at the corner of Hardwick and West Roads, then walk the Rail Trail and take the loop trail down to the Ware River.
Is this the same as the River's Edge Trail?
Yes, East Quabbin Land Trust publicizes this preserve under the name River's Edge Trail.
Where do I park at Cernauskas Conservation Area?
Free lot (free).
Can I bring my dog to Cernauskas Conservation Area?
East Quabbin Land Trust's dog policy applies on its preserves: a dog must be leashed, or accompanied and kept under effective voice control if a stricter town leash law does not apply. No more than 3 dogs per visitor without a special-use permit. Running or training hunting dogs is not allowed.…