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
Managed by
Hopkinton Area Land Trust
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On site
Historical Marker
Hopkinton Historical Commission plaque describing the old mill and its history at the North Mill St parking area
Worth knowing
- The main trail is named for Karl Mighton, a HALT supporter who died in 2005; an Eagle Scout project built a wooden bridge over a stream on the property.
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.
What rules should I know at Mighton Woods?
Includes a steep 90-foot slope section suited to bushwhacking, not casual walking.