Noanet Woodlands

Location: Noanet Woodlands
Managed by: TTOR
Trails: Noanet Peak via Caryl Loop
Date: 4/12/17
Distance: 5.05 miles
Trail Map

Hey look, I actually hiked exactly what I intended to!


Noanet Woodlands is great. The trails are all well marked, and there are usually free trail maps at the entrance that you can pick up on your way out. I've hiked all of the trails here now, and the peak trail is by far my favorite. The view at the top is lovely. It was raining when I hiked this, so I encountered very few others.

Summary:

• Well marked, easy to follow trails
• Not dog friendly :( 
• No parking fee

Rocky Woods

Location: Rocky Woods
Managed by: TTOR
Trail: Yellow Trail
Date: 4/10/17
Distance: <2 miles
Trail Map
Follow Rocky Woods on Instagram: @rockywoods_trustees (helpful for current trail condition information -- relevant even in the summer because of the beavers!)



Rocky Woods is gorgeous. There are trail maps posted throughout the reservation, as well as ones you can take at the entrance. All the trails are clearly labeled with colors so it is easy to follow the hike you map out. The hikes are all relatively easy, and it's very close to where I live, so it's ideal for after-work or after-school mini-adventures. I definitely recommend checking it out when you want a little-but-pretty hike.

Summary:

• Bridge across Echo Pond currently closed (flooded) -- you'll have to alter the loop, which you can figure out from the trail map pretty easily
• Parking fee (or TTOR annual membership)
• Dog friendly (except, according to their website, "on Sunday afternoons from noon to closing")

As you can see, lots of beaver activity.


Bridge across Echo Pond is flooded.


Even more flooded on the other side.