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Jericho Preserve
Directions. The Jericho Preserve property ( 50 acres) is reached by the Boston Post Road turning onto Whippoorwill Road. About one mile on the left just before you cross the bridge over Bucky Brook (Blackhall River), there is a driveway that leads to a house, in which is located the office of the OLCT. A trail begins behind the house.
Trail. The trail follows a wood road in a northerly direction parallel to Bucky Brook for about a quarter mile. It then turns to the left at the boundary line and follows the boundary line to the top of the ridge that runs north and south. The trail follows the top of this ridge in a southerly direction for about a quarter mile where it enters a valley with a wood road that leads to the left back to the trail at which you began.
The trail is not completed or properly marked at this time. The total distance is about a mile. Views from the ridge are dramatic and there are two or three vernal pools. Unfortunately, almost all the large hemlock trees on the property are dead or dying. The walk takes about an hour.
Visitor
Rules
The following applies to all properties owned and managed by OLCT:
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No littering, always carry out what you carry in, please bring a bag to put your garbage in.
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No ATVs (All Terrain Vehicles).
Trails get beat up and might be dangerous for anyone else to use.
More info...
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All dogs/pets under your control at all times.
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Stay on the trails and do not trespass on adjacent land.
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Do not camp, start fires, mark trees or collect plants or mineral.
For more information please see our General Information A-Z section.
Let's take care of what we have got so we can enjoy it for a long time to come!
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