A 130-acre former cranberry bog restored to Atlantic white cedar swamp and a 1.5-mile stream channel, with a roughly 2-mile perimeter trail on wood bog bridges starting at the corner of Long Pond Road and Boot Pond Road.
What to expect
Trails
~2.5 miles total (2-mile perimeter loop plus a small additional loop); dirt, bog road, wood bog bridges installed 2020/2021
Dogs
Dogs must be leashed and under control in Plymouth parks and on public beaches; pick up after your dog. Posted signs at the site take precedence.
Managed by
Town of Plymouth Conservation Commission
Common questions
Can I bring my dog to Eel River Headwaters Conservation Area?
Dogs must be leashed and under control in Plymouth parks and on public beaches; pick up after your dog. Posted signs at the site take precedence.
What rules should I know at Eel River Headwaters Conservation Area?
Horseback riding and conveying livestock through the property is explicitly prohibited due to a USDA easement.