A 54-acre New England Forestry Foundation Community Forest off James (Jim) Barnard Road, managed as a working demonstration of exemplary forestry practices.
What to expect
Trails
NEFF publishes a recreation/contour map for the 54-acre property, but the available map excerpt did not show clearly marked trail lines.
Dogs
NEFF's general community-forest policy allows dogs on leash, with a current rabies tag and town registration on the collar, and requires owners to remove waste. This is NEFF's own organization-wide policy, not the Shelburne townwide…
Hours
Dawn to dusk under NEFF's general Community Forest policy; permission required to visit at night.
Birdwatching
Allowed year-round
Managed by
New England Forestry Foundation
WebsiteCommon questions
Is there an entry fee at Wells Memorial Forest?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Wells Memorial Forest?
NEFF's general community-forest policy allows dogs on leash, with a current rabies tag and town registration on the collar, and requires owners to remove waste. This is NEFF's own organization-wide policy, not the Shelburne townwide default.
What rules should I know at Wells Memorial Forest?
Alcohol and motorized vehicles are never allowed on NEFF properties.