47 acres of protected land in Pigeon Cove acquired by the Town of Rockport in 2017 with help from Essex County Greenbelt. Old stone walls trace the site's sheep-farming past, and the regenerating woods include vernal pools and pitch pine forest. Two trails form a one-mile loop with connections to the Bay State Rail Trail, Pine Pit, and the Lanesville quarries.
What to expect
Parking
Free lot free · unconfirmed
Trails
Two trails forming a one-mile loop; easy to moderate, hiking footwear advised.
Dogs
Not separately posted for Woodland Acres; this is town (not Mass Audubon) conservation land.
Hours
No gate; dawn-to-dusk is the general norm for Rockport conservation land, not separately posted here.
Accessibility
Unpaved woodland trails; not documented as wheelchair accessible.
Managed by
Rockport Conservation Commission, in partnership with Cape Ann Trail Stewards
978-546-6786 · WebsiteCommon questions
How long is the Woodland Acres loop?
About one mile, rated easy to moderate, with connections onward to the Bay State Rail Trail and Pine Pit.
Where do I park at Woodland Acres?
Free lot (free).
Is there an entry fee at Woodland Acres?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Woodland Acres?
Not separately posted for Woodland Acres; this is town (not Mass Audubon) conservation land.
Is Woodland Acres wheelchair accessible?
Unpaved woodland trails; not documented as wheelchair accessible.
What rules should I know at Woodland Acres?
Take precautions for ticks; some vernal pool areas can be wet.