A roughly 100-acre trail system linking Dexter Lane Fields to abandoned cranberry bogs and Wildlands Trust's adjoining woods, opened as a 1.5-mile loop in 2014. The route crosses a bog dike road, passes a vernal pool, and follows Doggett's Brook, which still holds native sea-run brown trout.
What to expect
Trails
1.5-mile loop, easy difficulty, not ADA accessible; a secondary trail leads to a vernal pool
Accessibility
Not ADA accessible
Fish
Allowed year-round with a valid license
Managed by
Rochester Conservation Commission
(508) 763-5421 · WebsiteWhat's here
On site
Restroom
At the Dexter Lane fields
Common questions
Is Doggett Brook Conservation Area open today?
Doggett Brook Conservation Area is a public preserve in Rochester, MA. Posted hours: Dawn to dusk.
Where do I park at Doggett Brook Conservation Area?
Free lot (Free).
Is there an entry fee at Doggett Brook Conservation Area?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Doggett Brook Conservation Area?
Allowed on leash
Is Doggett Brook Conservation Area wheelchair accessible?
Not ADA accessible