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=Rolling Meadows Conservation Area= Boxborough, Massachusetts 01719 Rolling Meadows Conservation Area webpage Rolling Meadows Conservation Area map

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Rolling Meadows Conservation Area, Boxborough
Coordinates: 42.5, -71.4874954 eBird links: Hotspot map View details Recent visits My eBird links: Location life list Submit data

About Rolling Meadows Conservation Area
This parcel contains wetland and upland areas. A beautiful brook runs along the northern property line. The front portion of the parcel is a mowed field that extends into a wet meadow and then into a forested wetland. The upland contains mixed hardwoods and softwoods. A small ridge emerges out of the wetlands in the southeast portion of the site. The ridge terminates in a small knoll. A series of stone walls is located around the perimeter and within the site.

Recreational uses - Hiking, nature study, cross-country skiing and fishing. This parcel is excellent for bird watching.

Trails - There are two entrances along Littlefield Road at breaks in the stone wall. One has a sign with “Rolling Meadows.” The trail in the open field is not marked with stakes or blazes. Just follow the worn paths. A series of inter-connected trails pass through the fields, wet meadows and forested woodlands.

Cautions - Use caution walking the trail. There are large roots and rocks to navigate. Poison ivy is abundant.

Parking - Limited parking is available along Littlefield Road.

Land area - 35.4 acres

History - The town acquired Rolling Meadows in 1990 for $300,000. From Rolling Meadows Conservation Area webpage

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