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Lincoln P. Holmes Memorial Woods

Details unconfirmedPreserve · Rochester, MA
Right now

A 100-acre Wildlands Trust woodland donated by the family of Lincoln P. Holmes in 1987, joined with the Town of Rochester's adjoining land to form the Doggett Brook Recreation Area trail system (see that record for the trailhead, parking, and loop detail).

What to expect

Dogs
Dogs must be on leash (leash in hand) at all times, per Wildlands Trust's org-wide visitor policy. This is a land-manager default, not a townwide bylaw (Rochester has no confirmed townwide leash law).
Hours
Dawn to dusk (Doggett Brook Recreation Area trail hours apply)
Managed by
Wildlands Trust 774-343-5121 · Website

Common questions

Can I bring my dog to Lincoln P. Holmes Memorial Woods?
Dogs must be on leash (leash in hand) at all times, per Wildlands Trust's org-wide visitor policy. This is a land-manager default, not a townwide bylaw (Rochester has no confirmed townwide leash law).

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