A 139-acre Essex County Greenbelt property between Bradley Palmer State Park and the Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, once part of the Patton family estate. Three miles of moderate trail cross open fields and wooded ridge, with a viewing platform along the way. Public listings call it Vineyard Hill Reservation, not by the Patton name.
What to expect
Trails
About 3 miles of trail on moderate terrain, crossing open fields and wooded ridgeline with a scenic viewing platform
Accessibility
Natural trail surface, not step-free; no accessible path documented
Managed by
Essex County Greenbelt Association
WebsiteWorth knowing
- The land was part of General George S. Patton Jr.'s family estate starting in 1928 and was sold to Essex County Greenbelt between 2017 and 2019; the Patton Homestead building itself is a separate, privately operated event venue, not part of the public trail network.
Common questions
Is Vineyard Hill Reservation wheelchair accessible?
Natural trail surface, not step-free; no accessible path documented