The Mapledale Walking Trail is a roughly 3-mile public trail easement around the South Course of Stow Acres Country Club, protected by a Conservation Restriction the Town co-holds with Stow Conservation Trust since December 2021. The golf course itself remains privately owned and in active play, so the trail crosses fairways and trail users must yield to golfers.
What to expect
Trails
~3 miles easy · mowed/maintained path across golf…
Managed by
Stow Conservation Department (trail maintenance)
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On site
Signage
Mapledale trail signs and red arrows mark the route.
Common questions
Is Stow Acres Conservation Area open today?
Stow Acres Conservation Area is a public preserve in Stow, MA. There is no live closure feed for preserves & forests; the town's site is the authority for temporary closures.
No. Dogs are explicitly not permitted on the Stow Acres South Course trail, unlike most other Stow conservation land where leashed or voice-controlled off-leash dogs are allowed.
Are there trails at Stow Acres Conservation Area?
Yes. ~3 miles. easy difficulty. Surface: mowed/maintained path across golf course terrain.
Is there an entry fee at Stow Acres Conservation Area?
No, entry is free.
What rules should I know at Stow Acres Conservation Area?
Trail crosses an active golf course; be aware of balls in play. Dogs and bikes not permitted on the course. Users must stay on the marked trail and yield right of way to golfers.