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Department of Conservation & Recreation
Universal Access Program
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Middlesex Fells Reservation

Address

4 Woodland Road, Stoneham, MA 02180
directions 

Phone

(617) 727-1199 ext. 406
(617) 727-5380 ext. 406
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Transit friendly
Accessible
Dogs Allowed

Details

Overview

At Middlesex Fells, you can hike, bike, fish, or let your dog run free in the off-leash area. BOAT RENTALS ONLY. Rent a canoe or kayak to explore Spot Pond.

Hours

Sunrise to sunset

Parking

Parking for Middlesex Fells Reservation is free in the following locations:

  • Sheepfold parking area, Rte.28 (open 9:00 a.m. to dusk)
  • Flynn Rink, the Botume House and Virginia Wood on Woodland Road
  • Greenwood Park, the Stone Zoo and one "pull-off" on Pond Street
  • Straw Point Parking Area on corner of South Street and Rte.28
  • Bellevue Pond, Long Pond and other "pull-offs" along South Border Road
  • Jerry Jingle Park on Lynn Fells Parkway (please use caution crossing to reservation)
  • Crystal Springs Parking Area on Lynn Fells Parkway
  • Additional "pull-off" on Fellsway East

Activities

A person walking through trails.

Hiking & walking

With over 100 miles of mixed-use trails, there is plenty to see and explore for all difficulty levels.
Kayaking across Spot Pond.

Boating

Rent a kayak or canoe and explore Spot Pond, right in the heart of Middlesex Fells.
A biker exploring the trails.

Mountain biking 

Take in the scenery on the Mountain Bike Loop around the Western Fells. If you’re looking for a challenging trail, check out the Reservoir Trail.
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A group of friends walking their dogs down a wooded trail.

Off-leash area 

Let your four-legged friend play freely in Sheepfold Meadow.
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All Activities

  • Biking
  • Canoeing and kayaking
  • Cross-country skiing
  • Educational programs
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Horseback riding
  • Mountain biking
  • Sailing

Facilities

  • Athletic fields
  • Dog park
  • Observation tower
  • Picnic area
  • Playground
  • Visitors center
  • Weddings

Accessibility

Restrictions

  • No trespassing on Town of Winchester Water Supply Lands
  • No fires
  • No camping
  • No grilling
  • No swimming
  • No motorized vehicles
  • Avoid unpaved trails when wet
  • Do not go off-trail
  • Dogs must be on a leash (Unless in designated off-leash area)
  • 4 dogs maximum per handler
  • Mountain biking only allowed on designated trails
  • No personal vessels allowed on the water
  • BOAT RENTALS ONLY

More info

Wright's Tower may be best reached from trailheads in parking lots on South Border Road in Medford, such as the Bellevue Pond "pull-off."

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