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Summary
Lots of trails = lots of fun.
| Total Trail Length: | 10 mi. | | Avg. Difficulty: | Varies | | Access Point(s): |
- North end of Brook Rd.
- West side of Chestnut Hill Rd. opposite #35.
| | Activities: | Hiking, hunting, XC skiing, mountain biking, horseback riding | | Prohibited: | All motorized vehicles, biking, snowmobiles, alcohol |
Description
Joe English, for whom the reservation is named, was a Native American who was friendly to the colonists in the late 1600s. For befriending the settlers from Massachusetts, Joe was much sought by hostile Indians from Canada south. He finally met his demise in 1706 but his name lives on in folklore and in our local place names.
Mountain bikers please note: Mountain bikes are allowed only on the Hemlock Trail and Bicentennial Trail. NO OTHER JOE ENGLISH TRAILS ALLOW BIKES. Thanks for your cooperation.
Trail Map
Point at trails to see routes. Click a trail for details.
Trail Details
| Bacon Trail |
Somewhat steep and remote; not recommended for XC. |
Yellow blazes |
1 |
Hiking, hunting |
Motorized vehicles, mountain biking, snowmobiling, alcohol |
| Eagle Trail |
Good exercise on somewhat rough terrain. |
Yellow blazes |
0.75 |
Hiking, hunting |
Motorized vehicles, mountain biking, snowmobiling, alcohol |
| Hammond Brook Trail |
“Trunk” trail for west half of Joe English Reservation. Follows stream, then climbs toward western boundary of reservation. Ends at Eagle Trail. |
Blue blazes |
1.4 |
Hiking, hunting, XC skiing, horseback riding (limited) |
Motorized vehicles, mountain biking, snowmobiling, alcohol |
| Harding Trail |
Loop trail through varied terrain and habitats. Best skied counterclockwise. |
Yellow blazes |
0.9 |
Hiking, hunting, XC skiing |
Motorized vehicles, mountain biking, snowmobiling, alcohol |
| Hemlock Trail |
Alternative to first mile of Bicentennial Trail -- higher and somewhat easier. Difficult for XC. |
Yellow blazes |
0.8 |
Hiking, hunting, XC skiing (limited), mountain biking (limited), horseback riding (limited) |
Motorized vehicles, snowmobiling, alcohol |
| Highland Trail |
Threads the east half of Joe English Reservation. Mostly wooded. Very little wetness. XC fairly difficult. |
Blue painted wooden tags |
1.8 |
Hiking, hunting, XC skiing (limited), horseback riding (limited) |
Motorized vehicles, mountain biking, snowmobiling, alcohol |
| Ledge Trail |
Steep stretches and some sidehill. Not recommended for XC past the beaver pond. |
Red blazes |
0.5 |
Hiking, hunting, XC skiing (limited) |
Motorized vehicles, mountain biking, snowmobiling, alcohol |
| Oak Trail |
Short alternative to high portion of Bacon Trail. |
Blue blazes |
0.3 |
Hiking, hunting, XC skiing (limited) |
Motorized vehicles, mountain biking, snowmobiling, alcohol |
| Old Brook Road Trail |
Abandoned road stretching from present end of Brook Rd. to New Boston Air Force Station. Red on map but not blazed. |
none |
0.4 |
Hiking, hunting, XC skiing, horseback riding (limited) |
Motorized vehicles, mountain biking, snowmobiling, alcohol |
| Pine Trail |
Easy alternative to first half-mile of Highland Trail. |
Yellow blazes |
0.5 |
Hiking, hunting, XC skiing (limited), horseback riding (limited) |
Motorized vehicles, mountain biking, snowmobiling, alcohol |
| Plumb Trail |
Easternmost trail in Joe English Reservation. Includes old log roads and a small cellar hole. |
Red blazes |
0.9 |
Hiking, hunting, XC skiing |
Motorized vehicles, mountain biking, snowmobiling, alcohol |
| Plumb-Harding Trail |
Short, easy trail to an overlook. |
Orange blazes |
0.3 |
Hiking, hunting, XC skiing |
Motorized vehicles, mountain biking, snowmobiling, alcohol |
| Timber Trail |
Old tote road that connects trails. Spectacular laurel some years. |
Sparse orange blazes |
0.4 |
Hiking, hunting, XC skiing, horseback riding (limited) |
Motorized vehicles, mountain biking, snowmobiling, alcohol |
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