OUR TRAILS
Wieloch Woods
Through a generous donation from Thomas & Francis Wieloch and other Wieloch family members, the DCLT acquired 77 acres along West Main Street in Dudley. Unique features of the property include the presence of 2 vernal pools and the sharing of its northern boundary with the Grand Trunk Trail. In February 2016, the DCLT acquired the three remaining frontage lots along West Main Street in Dudley from the Wieloch family.
Wieloch Woods At-A-Glance
Between West Main Street and Center Road
86.66 acres
Access road is located next to #380 West Main Street
NO dogs allowed
NO hunting allowed
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Trails
- Moderately challenging trail from parking area beginning at the dam winding through a hardwood forest and pine grove up to the Grand Trunk rail bed.
Special Features
- Pine groves
- Observation deck for birdwatching over wetlands
- Section of Grand Trunk rail bed
- Scenic winter views from high elevation
- Vegetation includes a variety of ferns and ground covers along with blackberry, jewel weed, stinging nettles, skunk cabbage and variety of mushrooms.
- Trees included red maple, American basswood, green ash, and pignut hickory.
- Birds observed: Indigo Buntings, Red-bellied Woodpeckers, Eastern Kingbirds, Chipping Sparrows, Pine Warblers and Baltimore Orioles.
Rules
- Enjoy hiking, nature study, photography, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing.
- No hunting, fishing or trapping
- No dogs
- No fires, smoking, alcohol consumption
- No littering — please carry out everything you carry in
- No motorized vehicles
- No camping except with special permission from the steward.
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
Paul Wieloch
Contact: DudleyConservationLandTrust@gmail.com
