Sherborn's largest contiguous block of public land, a forest and trail network the Town Forest Committee manages separately from the Conservation Commission's other holdings. Trails connect north toward Framingham and south to the Charles River, including a stretch of the Bay Circuit Trail.
What to expect
Dogs
In any public place a dog must be effectively restrained: either on a collar and leash, or under immediate and effective voice control while in sight of its keeper, who has to be carrying a leash either way. That's the town-wide default;…
Managed by
Sherborn Town Forest Committee
WebsiteCommon questions
How big is the Town Forest?
Sources give different figures, 468 acres per the Sherborn Forest and Trail Association and 560 acres in other town descriptions, so both are worth knowing rather than treating either as exact.
Is there an entry fee at Sherborn Town Forest?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Sherborn Town Forest?
In any public place a dog must be effectively restrained: either on a collar and leash, or under immediate and effective voice control while in sight of its keeper, who has to be carrying a leash either way. That's the town-wide default; watch for posted signs here.