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Mello Farm Conservation Area

Details unconfirmedPreserve · Marlborough, MA
Right now

A former turkey farm now part of the roughly 105-acre Cider Knoll/Mello Farm conservation land, with about 2 miles of trail past rock outcroppings and a pond good for birdwatching; the Stow Road entrance also holds the Mello Family Community Garden.

What to expect

Trails
About 2 miles of loop trail total across the combined Cider Knoll/Mello Farm parcel (105.4 acres), with rock outcroppings overlooking a pond on the south end;…
Parking
Not confirmed · unconfirmed
Entry fee
Free
Dogs
Not specifically addressed on the official page.
Hours
Dawn to dusk.
Birdwatching
Allowed
Managed by
Marlborough Conservation Commission 508-460-3787 · Website

Getting in

Parking
Parking not sourced yet
Check the town or agency pages before you go.

What's here

On site

Info kiosk
Trail map available; Mello Family Community Garden at the Stow Road entrance

Common questions

How long and how hard are the trails?
About 2 miles total, an easy loop past rock outcroppings and a pond, nothing technical.
Paved or rugged?
Natural dirt trail, not paved.
Where do I park, is it obvious?
The easiest entrance to find is on Stow Road at the Mello Family Community Garden; there's also a trailhead off Woodland Drive.
Is there an entry fee at Mello Farm Conservation Area?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Mello Farm Conservation Area?
Not specifically addressed on the official page.
What rules should I know at Mello Farm Conservation Area?
No hunting, motorized vehicles, fires, littering, cutting or removing plants, camping, or swimming.

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BetaSome details here are unconfirmed (dog policy and accessibility not addressed for this specific parcel). Details are sourced from public agency data and can change through the season. Confirm locally before you go. Updated 2026-08-14.