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| FARNSWORTH
RESERVATION
North Andover, Massachusetts
Total Acres: 50
Year Conserved: 1972 |
PROPERTY
DESCRIPTION
The Farnsworth Reservation is adjacent to Town Farm, forming a greenbelt
with state agricultural preservation restriction on Smolak Farm,
state wetlands alongside Bruin hill, and town conservation land.
Look for vernal pools, sedge meadow, Great Horned Owls, and snakes
on this property. During drier months, a vernal pool may appear
as a depression in a wooded area. See if you can find signs of where
the water has been. For more information about vernal pools, consult
the Cape Ann Vernal Pond Team at www.capeannvernalpond.com. |
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Trail
Map
Trail
& Locus Map (pdf) |
Activities
Hiking, birding & nature study,
cross country skiing & snowshoeing |
Parking
Parking is limited to
four cars.
Park on South Bradford, on the same side as the entrance to the woods.
Be aware of traffic speeding around the blind curve of South Bradford. |
Directions
From Route 495:
Take Exit 43 onto Massachusetts Avenue and proceed 1.8 miles to
North Andover Center. In the center of town, veer left onto Salem
Street and travel 0.6 mile to Dale Street. Turn left onto Dale Street
and go 1.2 miles to Coventry Lane. You will pass Town Hill Farm
on your right along the way. Turn right onto Coventry Lane, and
drive 0.5 mile. Turn right onto South Bradford Street, then proceed
0.3 mile to the trail head on the left.
From Route 95:
Take Exit 53B onto Route 97 North towards Georgetown. The very
first left will be Pond Street, marked also with a green sign that
says Boxford Village. Take this street 0.5 mile, then turn right
onto Ipswich Road. Drive 4.8 miles on Ipswich Road, which becomes
Dale Street at the Winter Street intersection. Proceed 1.0 mile
on Dale Street to Coventry Lane. You will pass Smolak Farm on your
right along the way. Turn left onto Coventry Lane, and follow for
0.5 mile. Turn right onto South Bradford Street, then proceed 0.3
mile to the trail head on the left.
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