A 65-acre floating bog reached by a 700-foot boardwalk over a 30-foot-thick peat mat, ringed by hemlock and mountain laurel. Wild iris, sundews, and bladderwort grow along the mat; the short trail is flat but wet even with the boardwalk.
What to expect
Trails
A 700-foot boardwalk crosses the floating bog mat; flat but wet, roughly a 10-15 minute round trip
Dogs
No pets, due to the fragile bog habitat and narrow boardwalk
Accessibility
Other power-driven mobility devices are limited to pedestrian speed and a maximum of 36 inches wide, and must stay on the boardwalk; the trail is flat but wet underfoot
Birdwatching
Allowed year-round
Managed by
The Nature Conservancy
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On site
Info kiosk
Small rock monument and kiosk at the roadside clearing, with a visitor log
Common questions
Is Hawley Bog Preserve open today?
Hawley Bog Preserve is a public preserve in Hawley, MA. Posted hours: Dawn to dusk daily.
No. Pets aren't allowed at Hawley Bog because the boardwalk is narrow and the habitat is fragile.
Can I bring my dog to Hawley Bog Preserve?
No pets, due to the fragile bog habitat and narrow boardwalk
Is Hawley Bog Preserve wheelchair accessible?
Other power-driven mobility devices are limited to pedestrian speed and a maximum of 36 inches wide, and must stay on the boardwalk; the trail is flat but wet underfoot
What rules should I know at Hawley Bog Preserve?
The floating peat mat is unstable off the boardwalk; visitors are asked to stay on the boardwalk at all times.