Bolton Trails

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

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Covid-19 Guidelines and Training for volunteers,

The Bolton Conservation Commission has released guidelines for volunteers while working on trails during the pandemic. The  protocols were originally developed by a task force of Appalachian Trail Conservancy staff, A.T. volunteer leaders, NPS-APPA and USFS staff. Also included is Read more…


More painted stones and Messages

Somebody continues to decorate the trails with painted stones, cheerful messages and sound advice. Several more appeared in July.  


Annie Moore Self-Guided walking tour

Rebecca Longvall has assembled Bolton’s first self-guided walking tour. It’s on the Annie Moore land and starts at the Bolton Woods Way trailhead. You will need a smart phone with a QR reader app in order to follow the tour. Read more…


Story Book Trail at Fyfeshire

Rebecca Longvall has recently added a story book trail around the Fyfeshire Upper Pond. You can follow the story boards as you circumvent the water, go over the dam and cross North Brook. Just the thing for the children. https://boltontrails.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/15-Fyfeshire-July-2020.pdf 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…


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…


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…


Last Friday Monthly Hike January 2020

Betsy led the group. Here’s her report:   We had a good walk this morning.  The sun made it feel warmer than the number on the thermometer!  A winter walk allows for views through the woods that are usually obscured Read more…