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Swift River Reservation

Details unconfirmedPreserve · Petersham, MA
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Former farmland gone back to forest, swamp, fields, and upland across three separate tracts linked by the East Branch of the Swift River. Trails range from open grass paths past old cellar holes to a moist ravine and an uphill climb past granite outcroppings with valley views.

What to expect

Parking
Free lot free · unconfirmed
Trails
Three tracts, Nichewaug, Slab City and Davis, linked by the East Branch of the Swift River, with a mix of open grass paths, woodland trails past rocky ledges…
Entry fee
Free
Dogs
Dogs are welcome but must be leashed.
Hours
Sunrise to sunset, daily, year round.
Hiking
Allowed
Hunting
Allowed
Managed by
The Trustees of Reservations 617-542-7696 · Website

Common questions

Where do I park at Swift River Reservation?
Free lot (free).
Is there an entry fee at Swift River Reservation?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Swift River Reservation?
Dogs are welcome but must be leashed.
What rules should I know at Swift River Reservation?
Commercial portrait photography requires a Contributing Level Trustees membership.

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BetaSome details here are unconfirmed (precise geo, accessibility). Details are sourced from public agency data and can change through the season. Confirm locally before you go. Sourced 2026-08-07. Official source. Updated 2026-09-13.