A 36-acre former farm property on Beech Street. A 0.7-mile trail climbs to the top of Rye Hill, with a loop option, passing old stone walls, two small ponds, and glacial erratics. It was placed under a conservation restriction and opened to the public in 2022.
What to expect
Trails
0.7-mile out-and-back to the top of Rye Hill, with a loop option easy to moderate · natural, red-blazed main trail with a…
Dogs
On-leash dogs only, and owners are expected to pick up waste.
Hours
Rockland's bylaws set no townwide closing time for parks or conservation land as of mid-2026. Several town sites post dawn to dusk at the entrance instead, among them Hartsuff Park, Bicentennial Park, Studley Pond and the Rockland Town…
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible. The trail is natural surface and climbs Rye Hill past old stone walls and uneven ground.
Managed by
Wildlands Trust (holds the conservation restriction)
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Parking
Parking not sourced yet
Check the town or agency pages before you go.
What's here
On site
Info kiosk
trailhead signage at the parking area
Common questions
Is McCarthy Farm Conservation Area open today?
McCarthy Farm Conservation Area is a public preserve in Rockland, MA. Posted hours: Rockland's bylaws set no townwide closing time for parks or conservation land as of mid-2026. Several town sites post dawn to dusk at the entrance instead, among them Hartsuff Park, Bicentennial….
How long is the walk to Rye Hill?
About 0.7 miles out and back on the red-blazed main trail, with an optional blue-blazed loop for variety.
Is it accessible for strollers or wheelchairs?
No, there's no ADA-accessible path; the trail is natural surface with old stone walls and some uneven ground.
Are there trails at McCarthy Farm Conservation Area?
Yes. 0.7-mile out-and-back to the top of Rye Hill, with a loop option. easy to moderate difficulty. Surface: natural, red-blazed main trail with a blue-blazed loop.
Is there an entry fee at McCarthy Farm Conservation Area?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to McCarthy Farm Conservation Area?
On-leash dogs only, and owners are expected to pick up waste.
Is McCarthy Farm Conservation Area wheelchair accessible?
Not wheelchair accessible. The trail is natural surface and climbs Rye Hill past old stone walls and uneven ground.
What rules should I know at McCarthy Farm Conservation Area?
No lifeguards and no boat launch on the property's small ponds; they are not for swimming.