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Upper Jackstraw Brook Reservation

Details unconfirmedPreserve · Westborough, MA
Right now

This 53-acre reservation is best known for the Gilmore Pond loop, with wooden bridges built by Eagle Scouts and reflections that draw walkers especially in fall.

What to expect

Trails
Short Gilmore Pond loop is about 0.5 mile and flat; the extended Upper Jackstraw Trail is about 1.7-2 miles round trip, gently uphill and can be muddy in…
Parking
Not confirmed · unconfirmed
Entry fee
Not confirmed
Dogs
No property-specific posting found; town leash law applies on public property generally.
Managed by
Westborough Conservation Commission 508-366-3014 · Website

Getting in

Parking
Parking not sourced yet
Check the town or agency pages before you go.

Common questions

Is the trail paved or rugged?
Natural surface throughout, with wooden bridges and boardwalks over wet sections; the short loop is flat, the longer loop climbs gently and can be muddy.
Is there an entry fee at Upper Jackstraw Brook Reservation?
Not confirmed; check the town's page before you go.
Can I bring my dog to Upper Jackstraw Brook Reservation?
No property-specific posting found; town leash law applies on public property generally.

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BetaSome details here are unconfirmed (restrooms, accessibility). Details are sourced from public agency data and can change through the season. Confirm locally before you go. Updated 2026-08-14.