A 45-acre Princeton Land Trust property (formally the Sandstrom parcel) off Worcester Road, with trails crossing wetlands and fields to a rocky outcrop with views into neighboring Nimrod Hunt Club and DCR land, all open to public hiking.
What to expect
Parking
Free lot Free · unconfirmed
Trails
1.5-mile Easy loop, about 100 feet of elevation gain, mostly flat: crosses two wetlands on small bridges, passes fields and pine stands, and reaches a rocky…
Dogs
Must be leashed through the initial section, which crosses private land at the start of the hike, per the Town's own hike guide. Beyond that, Princeton's General Bylaws Ch. XII control standard applies townwide (no standalone leash law; a…
What's here
On site
Info kiosk
Trail begins at a kiosk with blue trail blazes.
Common questions
Where do I park for Red Fox Farm?
At the corner of Ball Hill Road and Worcester Road (Route 31), on the east side just north of the intersection. Don't park along Route 31 itself.
Are dogs allowed off-leash?
Not at the start. The first stretch crosses private land where dogs must be leashed; town practice elsewhere just requires dogs be under control.
Where do I park at Red Fox Farm Conservation Area?
Free lot (Free).
Can I bring my dog to Red Fox Farm Conservation Area?
Must be leashed through the initial section, which crosses private land at the start of the hike, per the Town's own hike guide. Beyond that, Princeton's General Bylaws Ch. XII control standard applies townwide (no standalone leash law; a "nuisance dog" off the owner's premises must be under a…
What rules should I know at Red Fox Farm Conservation Area?
Trail adjoins an active hunting club (Nimrod Rod and Gun Club); use caution and consider blaze orange during fall hunting seasons. No motorized vehicles. Do not park along Route 31 (Worcester Road) itself.