The website of Bolton Trails Committee. Maps, routes, paths and events on conservation land in Bolton Massachusetts
May 16, 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…
May 6, 2020
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…
April 29, 2020
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…
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…
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…
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…
March 21, 2020
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…
February 2, 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…
Take a look at the Maps menu for updated versions of the descriptions of trails in several of our areas. All have been updated to the latest format. included are suggested hikes and nearby connections to other areas. Map 3 Read more…
January 20, 2020
Thanks to the diligence of David Wylie who reported that the recent storms had created some hazards next to the pond at Vaughn Hills. A team was assembled to tackle the work. On Wednesday January 15, Larry and Gordon cleared Read more…