A 47-acre woodland in the town's northwest corner, diverse enough to hold a freshwater marsh, old-growth trees, sprawling stone walls, and a terminal-moraine boulder field along its one-mile loop trail.
What to expect
Trails
Trails natural, unpaved; one-way…
Dogs
No off-leash allowance documented; Swampscott's general leash bylaw requires dogs be leashed and controlled at all times
Hours
No posted opening or closing time. Signs at the entrance win if they differ.
Accessibility
Natural dirt trail with roots, rocks, and a boulder field; not step-free or wheelchair accessible
Birdwatching
Allowed year-round
Managed by
Swampscott Conservation Commission
WebsiteWhat's here
On site
Info kiosk
trailhead entrance sign
Not here
No drinking water
no water source in the forest
Common questions
Are there trails at Harold A. King Town Forest?
Yes. Surface: natural, unpaved; one-way counter-clockwise blazed loop….
Can I bring my dog to Harold A. King Town Forest?
No off-leash allowance documented; Swampscott's general leash bylaw requires dogs be leashed and controlled at all times
Is Harold A. King Town Forest wheelchair accessible?
Natural dirt trail with roots, rocks, and a boulder field; not step-free or wheelchair accessible
What rules should I know at Harold A. King Town Forest?
Bouldering routes exist informally in the terminal moraine; the ground is uneven with exposed rock, so sturdy footwear is worth bringing.