A 52-acre HALT property near a historic mill site on Cold Spring Brook, formerly known locally as Old North Mill, now centered on the Karl Mighton Trail.
What to expect
Trails
Karl Mighton Trail, 0.8 miles one way (1.6 miles round trip) connecting both trailheads, plus North Loop, South Loop, and 0.2-mile Fairlane Trail loop
Parking
Not confirmed · unconfirmed
Dogs
Not explicitly confirmed for this property
Hours
No posted gate hours
Accessibility
Not confirmed; trail includes stream crossings on foot bridges and a steep 90-foot slope in places
Birdwatching
Allowed year-round
Managed by
Hopkinton Area Land Trust
508-435-6578 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Parking not sourced yet
Check the town or agency pages before you go.
What's here
On site
Historical Marker
Hopkinton Historical Commission plaque describing the old mill and its history at the North Mill St parking area
Not here
No restrooms
None documented
Common questions
Why is this property sometimes called Olde North Mill?
It sits near the historic site of a mill on Cold Spring Brook that North Mill Street is named after; the property was formerly known locally as Old North Mill before HALT named it Mighton Woods.
Is there an entry fee at Mighton Woods?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Mighton Woods?
Not explicitly confirmed for this property
Is Mighton Woods wheelchair accessible?
Not confirmed; trail includes stream crossings on foot bridges and a steep 90-foot slope in places
What rules should I know at Mighton Woods?
Includes a steep 90-foot slope section suited to bushwhacking, not casual walking.