Bull Brook and neighboring Dow Brook reservoirs form a wooded loop off Mile Lane, with double-track trails around both reservoirs and a Bay Circuit Trail connection, starting at a causeway that splits the larger reservoir from the brook and estuary.
What to expect
Parking
Free lot free · unconfirmed
Trails
About 3-mile hike from Veterans recreational field on Mile Lane, double-track loops around both reservoirs
Dogs
Ipswich doesn't allow dogs in its town parks and cemeteries (the designated dog parks excepted); on town open-space and conservation properties, leashed dogs (6-foot max) are welcome unless posted otherwise.
Managed by
Ipswich Conservation Commission
WebsiteCommon questions
Where do I park at Bull Brook Conservation Area?
Free lot (free).
Can I bring my dog to Bull Brook Conservation Area?
Ipswich doesn't allow dogs in its town parks and cemeteries (the designated dog parks excepted); on town open-space and conservation properties, leashed dogs (6-foot max) are welcome unless posted otherwise.
What rules should I know at Bull Brook Conservation Area?
No motorized vehicles, no swimming. Dogs must be leashed and waste removed.