A wooded summit with a view ledge over North Pond, reached by trail from either the Deneen Conservation Area or Rockwood Meadows trailheads as part of a multi-town Hopkinton-Upton-Milford trail network.
What to expect
Trails
About 1-1.2 miles from either trailhead to the summit; steeper Lake Maspenock Trail route can be slippery in snow, gentler Peppercorn Connector Trail crosses…
Accessibility
Not accessible; steep and slippery sections on the Lake Maspenock Trail approach
Managed by
Hopkinton Area Land Trust
508-435-6578 · WebsiteCommon questions
Which trailhead is easiest for Peppercorn Hill?
The Rockwood Meadows trailhead on School Street offers a wide mowed meadow path before woodland sections; the Deneen Road approach includes a steeper, sometimes slippery route.
Is Peppercorn Hill Conservation Area wheelchair accessible?
Not accessible; steep and slippery sections on the Lake Maspenock Trail approach
What rules should I know at Peppercorn Hill Conservation Area?
The lower Lake Maspenock Trail becomes very steep and can be slippery in snow. Portions of the Lake Maspenock Trail cross private property and are currently closed.