The eastern, Sudbury-bordering section of Marlborough's 615-acre Desert Natural Area/Memorial Forest Reservation, a sandy-soil woodland with multiple marked trails; a beaver dam has flooded one trail on the Sudbury side, so expect a detour in that area.
What to expect
Trails
Multiple lettered trails (A through K and beyond) across 615 acres of mostly sandy-soil woodland; a trail map/brochure is available from the Conservation…
Parking
Not confirmed · unconfirmed
Dogs
Not specifically addressed on the official page.
Managed by
Marlborough Conservation Commission
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Parking
Parking not sourced yet
Check the town or agency pages before you go.
What's here
On site
Info kiosk
Trail map and brochure posted at the entrance kiosk / available at the Conservation Office
Common questions
How long and how hard are the trails?
There's a network of lettered trails across 615 acres; grade is generally easy given the sandy, flat terrain, though a beaver flood has closed part of trail K.
Not spelled out for this parcel specifically.
Yes, but only in designated areas, which is unusual for the city's conservation land.
Is there an entry fee at Memorial Forest?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Memorial Forest?
Not specifically addressed on the official page.
What rules should I know at Memorial Forest?
Hunting is allowed in designated areas only, unlike most Marlborough conservation land. A beaver dam between trails B and C has flooded trail K on the Sudbury side; expect a wet detour there. No motorized vehicles, fires, littering, cutting or removing plants, camping, or swimming.