A 35-acre town conservation area off Shutesbury Road that anchors the East Leverett trail network, with stone walls, beaver ponds, and a stand of Douglas fir where generations of residents cut their Christmas trees.
What to expect
Parking
Free lot free · unconfirmed
Trails
Upper Trail and Lower Trail, plus a newer connection to the Ed Field Trail; unrated difficulty, mostly flat to gently rolling.
Dogs
A dog may not run at large or go beyond the confines of its owner's property unless it is held firmly on a leash or under the verbal control of the owner or keeper. Voice control is an alternative to a leash here, not an exception to it.…
Accessibility
Unpaved woodland trails; not wheelchair accessible.
Birdwatching
Allowed year-round
Managed by
Leverett Conservation Commission
WebsiteWhat's here
On site
Info kiosk
Trailhead kiosk at the parking lot.
Not here
No drinking water
No water source on site.
Common questions
Where do I park for 4-H Forest?
At the 4-H Forest Parking Lot on Shutesbury Road, about half a mile south of Town Hall.
Yes, leashed or under the owner's voice control, per the town's dog bylaw.
Where do I park at 4-H Forest Conservation Area?
Free lot (free).
Can I bring my dog to 4-H Forest Conservation Area?
A dog may not run at large or go beyond the confines of its owner's property unless it is held firmly on a leash or under the verbal control of the owner or keeper. Voice control is an alternative to a leash here, not an exception to it. Posted signs at the site take precedence.
Is 4-H Forest Conservation Area wheelchair accessible?
Unpaved woodland trails; not wheelchair accessible.
What rules should I know at 4-H Forest Conservation Area?
Recreational ATV use is discouraged town-wide in conservation and protected wildlife areas.