A cooperatively managed tract along Mill Brook where the trail passes through land with a mix of past uses, from an easy 45-minute basic loop to longer, moderately difficult extensions toward Claypit Hill Road. Parking borrows a church lot, so weekday and Sunday-afternoon visits are easiest.
What to expect
Trails
A basic tour of about 45 minutes on an easy main trail, with extensions toward Claypit Hill Road adding up to roughly two more hours at a moderately difficult…
Dogs
Leashed in parking lots and conservation areas town-wide.
Managed by
Sudbury Valley Trustees & Wayland Conservation Commission
(508) 358-3669 · WebsiteCommon questions
Where do I actually park?
Use the back of the Peace Lutheran Church lot on Concord Road, near the kiosk behind a small fenced playground, and try to skip Sunday mornings when the church needs the spaces.
The basic loop is an easy 45-minute walk, but pushing on toward Claypit Hill Road turns it moderately difficult and can add up to two hours.
What was this land used for before?
The trail passes through terrain with varied historical uses, part of a Wayland conservation acquisition that goes back to 1957.
Can I bring my dog to Upper Mill Brook Conservation Area?
Leashed in parking lots and conservation areas town-wide.
What rules should I know at Upper Mill Brook Conservation Area?
No motorized vehicles, hunting, or trapping.