Bolton Trails

The website of Bolton Trails Committee. Maps, routes, paths and events on conservation land in Bolton Massachusetts

Wildlife on Wattaquadock Hill

Gordon Taylor submitted these pictures of wildlife near his home.


Wildlife near Bolton Flats

Keith Silver sent us these pictures of some of the many creatures that inhabit the Still River Road area. Bobcats, coyotes, beaver, deer, herons, ducks. The photos were taken over several years.


Visitors to Bolton Woods Way

Greg Matte took this video with his wildlife camera. Deer, coyote, fox, fisher, grackles.  


More cheerful painted stones and messages

Someone, or maybe some people, continue to paint rocks, make decorations, and install cheerful messages around town. Here are a few.


Storm Damage at Bowers Springs

Recent storms have inflicted serious damage on some trees at Bowers Springs.The fallen trees have created their own problems such as the destruction of the wire debris trap over this culvert. In some cases this has caused trails to be Read more…


Direction signs added at Powder House Hill and Wilder Farm

Gordon Taylor made new direction signs for the hard-to-see Powder House trail where it meets the old cart track at the gas pipeline on Powder House Hill. He also made a sign to indicate the best route to Bolton Town Read more…


Trails cleared at Fyfeshire and Wilder

On Sunday 11 January 2021 Larry and Gordon cleared blown down trees that were blocking the paths at Fyfeshire and at the Wilder Farm area. There were also a few small logs that lay across the trails and could have Read more…


Houghton Farms Trail Walk

Drew Schaubhut from the Trails Steering Committee has put together a self-guided walk at the Houghton Farm area. Just use you smartphone to scan and follow the QR codes. Click here for more information. Click here for a preview. More Read more…


2021 Trails Guide Second Printing

Some of you may have been disappointed when attempting to purchase a copy of the 2021 Bolton Trails Guide because the first printing sold out quickly. A second printing is now available. Click here for ordering infornation.  


More Cheerful messages on Wattaquadock Hill

Someone continues to add cheerfully painted stones with uplifting messages on Wattaquadock Hill’s trails. Like this one.