Upper Vine Brook, sometimes grouped with adjoining Cotton Farm, is mostly wetland along Vine Brook, with a walkable eastern edge trail connecting Highland Avenue to Marrett Road and a small picnic spot near the pond at the Marrett Road end.
What to expect
Trails
Short trail along the eastern, non-wetland edge connecting Highland Avenue to Marrett Road; natural surface, easy walking
Parking
Not confirmed · unconfirmed
Dogs
Dogs allowed under leash or sight-and-voice control, 2 dogs per person maximum, waste bags required
Hours
Half hour before sunrise to half hour after sunset
Accessibility
Not designated as Universally Accessible; natural-surface trail
Birdwatching
Allowed year-round
Managed by
Lexington Conservation Division
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Parking
Parking not sourced yet
Check the town or agency pages before you go.
What's here
On site
Picnic area
Small picnic area near the pond at the Marrett Road entrance
Common questions
There is no formal lot; park near the end of Highland Avenue or use the driveway off Marrett Road across from Bacon Street.
Is there an entry fee at Upper Vine Brook Conservation Area?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Upper Vine Brook Conservation Area?
Dogs allowed under leash or sight-and-voice control, 2 dogs per person maximum, waste bags required
Is Upper Vine Brook Conservation Area wheelchair accessible?
Not designated as Universally Accessible; natural-surface trail
What rules should I know at Upper Vine Brook Conservation Area?
Most of the property is wetland; the walkable trail is limited to the eastern edge. Hunting, trapping or shooting forbidden without Conservation Commission permission.