A 136-acre East Quabbin Land Trust woodland preserve just southwest of Hardwick Center, with an outer loop trail of just over 3 miles through hayfields and forest. It's used for hiking, picnicking, nature study, photography, birdwatching, cross-country skiing, and mountain biking.
What to expect
Parking
Free lot free · unconfirmed
Trails
Outer woodland loop just over 3 miles, a leisurely 1-1.5 hour hike; natural surface, easy-to-moderate difficulty. Also used for mountain biking and…
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…
Accessibility
Natural-surface woodland trail.
Birdwatching
Allowed year-round
Managed by
East Quabbin Land Trust
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On site
Info kiosk
Information kiosks at both entrances.
Common questions
Just over 3 miles, roughly a 1-1.5 hour walk at a leisurely pace.
Can I mountain bike or ski here?
Yes, the preserve is used for both mountain biking and cross-country skiing in addition to hiking.
Where do I park at Patrill Hollow Preserve?
Free lot (free).
Can I bring my dog to Patrill Hollow Preserve?
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.…
Is Patrill Hollow Preserve wheelchair accessible?
Natural-surface woodland trail.