A 168-acre property in the Four Corners area of northwest Princeton, conserved in the early 2000s by the Town, Princeton Land Trust, Mass Audubon, and DCR, combining open hayfields, woodlands, vernal pools, hemlock groves, and views over the Ware River watershed.
What to expect
Parking
Free lot Free · unconfirmed
Trails
Main loop is 2.5 miles, Easy, about 200 feet of elevation gain: clockwise from the kiosk across the hayfield, into woods via the yellow-blazed Midstate Trail,…
Dogs
No townwide leash requirement. The dog by-law works through its nuisance-dog definition: a dog off its keeper's premises counts as a nuisance dog unless it is under the control of a person competent to control it, or it is not a threat to…
Managed by
Princeton Conservation Commission / Princeton Land Trust (shared)
WebsiteWhat's here
On site
Info kiosk
Kiosk just south of the Thompson/Old Colony Road intersection.
Common questions
Where do I park for Four Corners Hayfields?
At the edge of the field near the kiosk, just south of the Thompson Road and Old Colony Road intersection.
Can I hike from here to Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary?
Yes, via Goodnow Road, a former stagecoach route connecting the two properties.
Where do I park at Four Corners Hayfields Conservation Area?
Free lot (Free).
Can I bring my dog to Four Corners Hayfields Conservation Area?
No townwide leash requirement. The dog by-law works through its nuisance-dog definition: a dog off its keeper's premises counts as a nuisance dog unless it is under the control of a person competent to control it, or it is not a threat to public safety. Posted signs at the site take precedence.
What rules should I know at Four Corners Hayfields Conservation Area?
No motorized vehicles.