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Jay McLaren Memorial Trail

Details unconfirmedPreserve · Merrimac, MA
Jay McLaren Memorial Trail, Merrimac, Massachusetts
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What to expect

Parking
Free lot free · unconfirmed
Trails
About 2 miles one-way, former railroad right-of-way, hard-packed dirt/gravel, recreational (easy) difficulty; a trail bridge crosses near Harriman Road
Dogs
Townwide leash law applies (town-owned Conservation Commission land)
Horseback Riding
Allowed
Managed by
Town of Merrimac Conservation Commission (978) 346-8013 · Website

Common questions

Where do I park at Jay McLaren Memorial Trail?
Free lot (free).
Can I bring my dog to Jay McLaren Memorial Trail?
Townwide leash law applies (town-owned Conservation Commission land)
What rules should I know at Jay McLaren Memorial Trail?
No motorized vehicles permitted on the trail (posted, though the town's Open Space plan notes illegal motorized use as an ongoing problem).

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BetaSome details here are unconfirmed (accessibility). Details are sourced from public agency data and can change through the season. Confirm locally before you go. Sourced 2026-08-03. Official source. Updated 2026-09-13.