An old cart path along a wetland embankment near Auburn and Washington Streets, easy to miss behind an overgrown wooden trail sign, with good odds of spotting great blue herons in the marsh drained by Meadow Brook.
What to expect
Dogs
Dogs must be on a leash no longer than seven feet, or heeling under close voice control, anywhere on town property including parks, conservation land and playgrounds. That's the town-wide default; watch for posted signs here.
Hours
No posted opening or closing time. Signs at the entrance win if they differ. Posted hours at the entrance win if they differ.
Birdwatching
Allowed year-round
Managed by
Whitman Conservation Commission
781-447-3309 · WebsiteCommon questions
Can I bring my dog to Donald Flaherty Trail?
Dogs must be on a leash no longer than seven feet, or heeling under close voice control, anywhere on town property including parks, conservation land and playgrounds. That's the town-wide default; watch for posted signs here.