Near Hope Goddard Iselin Preserve
Early spring fields begin to pop into blossom in Hope Goddard Iselin Preserve.
Near Hope Goddard Iselin Preserve
The Meadow Trail remains in bloom late into summer.
Near Hope Goddard Iselin Preserve
The woodlands are beautiful and draped in leaves in the autumn.

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Hope Goddard Iselin Preserve

4.5 (2 Ratings)
A mixture of habitats including a pine plantation, undisturbed hardwood forest, and a whimsical meadow.
1.1
mi
Distance
38
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsWildflowersWildlife
Access Issues
There is parking for 3-4 cars. Open dawn to dusk.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.05mi
Distance
38ft
Elevation Gain
15ft
Elevation Loss
10%
Max Grade
187ft
High Point
156ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This trail heads through the 42-acre preserve off Chicken Valley Road, owned and managed by North Shore Land Alliance. A mixture of habitats is encapsulated here, including a pine plantation, undisturbed hardwood forest, and a whimsical meadow which is a joy to watch unfurl every spring. Historically, the fields were farmed but the forest has been undisturbed for the last century.

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Contributors
Amanda Furcall