Trails

• Boardwalk starts at Kiosk to Sofie’s Way and knoll trails
• Sofie’s Way-gentle uphill switchback trail to knoll
• Knoll Trail-short and steep -straight up to knoll
• Runway Trail-easy, flat terrain from knoll to Loop trail
• Si-Na-V-Spunk Trail-gentle hillside trail from knoll to Loop trail
• Loop Trail-up and down gentle hills and across stream

Special Features

• Open meadow on the knoll with bench for views east to Dudley Hill and south to Connecticut
• Wildlife includes deer, raccoons, rabbits, possum, skunk, fishers, coyotes, and bobcats.
• Dogs are allowed but must be on-leash at all times
• Footbridge over scenic tributary stream
• Vegetation includes witch hazel bushes, low bush blueberries, oak, birch, white pine and shag bark hickory trees

Rules

• Open sunrise to sunset all year.
• Trails occasionally closed due to ice or mud.
• Please stay on trails to protect plants, wildlife and yourself.
• Please carry out trash and anything else you carried in.
• Dogs allowed but must be leashed at all times. Dog poop must be scooped in bags and carried out.
• Refrain from fishing, hunting, or trapping.
• Refrain from building fires, smoking, or consuming alcohol.

Trail Safety

• Please stay on trails for your safety and safety of wildlife. Be sure to carry water to stay hydrated.
• Poison Ivy and ticks are common in Massachusetts, so learn how to identify each
• Wear proper footwear.
• Check yourself and dogs for ticks following your hike.

Steward

Mark Smith
Contact: DudleyConservationLandTrust@gmail.com