Bolton Trails

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

Maps installed at more locations in Rattlesnake

Bob and Alice installed the remaining 3 11×17 signs at trail heads in the Rattlesnake and adjoining areas, specifically at TH1A, TH2 and TH3.  The owner of the land where TH1A is located at Harris Farms is concerned because trail Read more…


Bridges Fixed at Annie Moore

Greg repaired some broken boards on the long bridge through the swamp at Annie Moore.  However the underlying wood is rotting and needs to be replaced. The Trails Committee will add this to their project list.  


Self Guided Tours of Fyfeshire and Haynes-Wheeler

On Monday 19 April 2021, Gordon and Betsy installed the QR codes for the three self-guided tours of the Fyfeshire and Haynes-Wheeler properties. Three self-guided tour routes start at the Wattaquadock Hill Road entrance and are marked with QR codes Read more…


Wilder Farm Property Trail Work

Boy Scouts from Bolton’s Troop 1 spent time at the Wilder Farm property on Sunday clearing trails of significant blowdowns and brush.  This property sees overgrowth with thorn bushes and brush which make some trails nearly impassable during the warmer Read more…


More Trail Head Maps Installed

The team of Bob Roemer, Rebecca Longvall and Gordon Taylor has made a lot of maps for installation at various trail heads. The maps were made by Gordon, the encapsulation and site identification were done by Rebecca, and the wooden Read more…


New Story at Fyfeshire Upper Pond

The Town Library and Conservation Commission have continued their tradition of story boards at the Fyfeshire Upper Pond. The new one is called the “Water Protectors” and it can be read by walking around the Upper Pond.


Ducks and Other Creatures

Keith Silver’s trail cameras recorded many creatures near Still River. Plenty of ducks, raccoons, deer, fisher, bobcat, otter…. Watch here on YouTube:


Downed Trees Cleared at Rattlesnake

Two trees have fallen recently. One near the Whitcomb quarry and another near junction 2E on the Boulder Trail in the vicinity of Rattlesnake Hill (Map 6 in the guidebook and online). Bob and Alice Roemer responded quickly and the Read more…


Videos from Still River Road Area

Keith Silver submitted this excellent composite of stills and video taken of wildlife near his home. He used remote cameras over several years.  


Turkeys on Wattaquadock Hill

Gordon Taylor spotted these turkeys on Wattaquadock Hill.