175 acres of Hilltown Land Trust forest in South Worthington, open to the public on 2.5 miles of trail past Conwell Pond, Eagle Nest Ridge and a wetland called Jackson Swamp. Main trails follow old cart roads and modest hill climbs, blazed red, with blue-blazed spurs to the swamp and the ridge top.
What to expect
Dogs
Dogs must be kept on a leash when other visitors are nearby, and owners must remove pet waste from the property.
Accessibility
Trails are natural-surface old cart roads with modest hill climbs, and parking is neither paved nor accessible.
Birdwatching
Allowed year-round
Managed by
Hilltown Land Trust
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No info kiosk
no restrooms or other facilities on site
Common questions
Is Conwell Property open today?
Conwell Property is a public preserve in Worthington, MA. There is no live closure feed for preserves & forests; the town's site is the authority for temporary closures.
Is Jackson Swamp itself open to visit directly?
No. Jackson Swamp is 110 landlocked acres with no public access easement of its own; it is visible only from the blue-blazed spur off the Conwell property trail system.
Is there an entry fee at Conwell Property?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Conwell Property?
Dogs must be kept on a leash when other visitors are nearby, and owners must remove pet waste from the property.
Is Conwell Property wheelchair accessible?
Trails are natural-surface old cart roads with modest hill climbs, and parking is neither paved nor accessible.
What rules should I know at Conwell Property?
No camping, fires or motorized vehicles; stay on Hilltown Land Trust land.