Bolton Trails

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

More cheerful messages in May 2020

Painted stones conveying many cheerful messages have been appearing on or near the Philbin-Salmon and Welch Pond Trails in the Wattaquadock Hill area. Examples have also been seen on Sawyer Road near the “Yoda Tree”. Do you know where that Read more…


Cheerful messages

Betsy noticed that Bolton residents are adding small cheerful art to places around town at this difficult time. She saw this at the Philbin-Salmon trail head on West Berlin Road.  There are some rock sculptures at various places around town Read more…


Blocked Trails cleared at Fyfeshire and Haynes-Wheeler, Also the Old Town Road

ON 29 April 2020 Betsy and Gordon (they are in the same household so can work together under the COVID -19) guidelines, cleared a huge tree that was blocking the main trail at Fyfeshire followed by a small tree that Read more…


All Trails Club Initiated

The Town of Bolton has roughly 15 properties actively managed by the Bolton Trails Committee in collaboration with the Bolton Conservation Commission and Bolton Conservation Trust. Two state owned Wildlife Management Area properties are also present within Bolton’s town boundaries Read more…


Trails Committee has online meetings

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the Trails Steering group has continued to meet online . The minutes are available on this website. If you would like to join one of these meetings, please look up the date and time on the Read more…


All Maps Updated

As of the beginning of April 2020 all of Bolton Trails maps have been updated and include new area descriptions. and the latest trail information. The most recent additions to the new map collection are: Welch Pond Wilder Pond The Read more…


Last Friday in February Hike

On February 28 a small group took advantage of the Rebecca’s leadership for a walk north from the Moen parking area towards Harvard on trails included in the Vaughn Hills Map. A very interesting exploration of places that some of Read more…


Trail work

A few volunteers have tackled some downed trees. Here are a few examples: Haynes-Wheeler small tree across the trail Vaughn Hills. Two trees blocking the trail.


Covid-19

While you are practicing social distancing but still need some fresh air… Why not pick up plogging (pun intended). Why not take a photo and share it on social media? Share your experience on the trail and help us track Read more…


Updated Maps

Since January several maps have been updated. Including: Bolton Flats Completely redrawn with more detail Delaney  Completely redrawn with more detail and expanded Bowers Springs  More details added