A 31-acre woodland preserve of brooks, meadows, and 550-million-year-old glacial rock outcrops, linked by about two miles of trail to the neighboring Rocky Ledges and Kelly Memorial Park.
What to expect
Dogs
Dogs may be off-leash under voice control on Wellesley conservation land, capped at two dogs per person or three with a permit
Hours
Parks are open dawn until dusk unless otherwise posted; conservation-land trails close overnight. Posted hours at the entrance win if they differ.
Accessibility
Natural, rocky, and rooted trail surface; not step-free or stroller-friendly
Managed by
Natural Resources Commission
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On site
Info kiosk
a trail guide and map are posted online and available at the Elmwood Road lot
Common questions
Is Boulder Brook Reservation open today?
Boulder Brook Reservation is a public preserve in Wellesley, MA. Posted hours: Parks are open dawn until dusk unless otherwise posted; conservation-land trails close overnight. Posted hours at the entrance win if they differ..
Are there trails, how long and how hard?
Yes, roughly two miles of interconnected woodland trail; the main loop up to the Rocky Ledges overlook is about 1.6 miles round trip with a moderate 140-foot climb over rock.
The gravel lot at Kelly Memorial Park on Elmwood Road, which fits about ten cars, is the main trailhead; Bates Elementary School's lot is a backup.
Is there an entry fee at Boulder Brook Reservation?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Boulder Brook Reservation?
Dogs may be off-leash under voice control on Wellesley conservation land, capped at two dogs per person or three with a permit
Is Boulder Brook Reservation wheelchair accessible?
Natural, rocky, and rooted trail surface; not step-free or stroller-friendly