      
 | Property Description | 11 acres | Established 1998 | The Malcolm Preserve provides a northern gateway to some 1,300 acres of conservation land. A hiking trail connects the Malcolm Preserve with Two Rod Road, which leads through historic Estabrook Woods three miles south to the Town of Concord's Punkatasset Reserve. A short, wheelchair-accessible trail of packed crushed stone winds through a portion of the Reservation. The land comprising the Malcolm Preserve and the adjacent Malcolm Meadows development was once part of a 38-acre farm owned and operated by the Malcolm family. They raised fruit crops, including raspberries, strawberries, apples, peaches, and pears, as well as vegetables and cut flowers for local markets. The property is co-owned and co-managed with the Carlisle Conservation Foundation. |
| | Trails | | One-half-mile crushed stone handicapped-accessible trail. |
| | Property Acquisition History | | Purchased in 1998 with the Carlisle Conservation Foundation. |
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Telephone:
978-840-4446 E-mail:
central@ttor.org When to Visit:
Year-round, daily, sunrise to sunset. Allow a minimum of one half hour, longer if exploring Estabrook Woods. Admission Fees & Permits:
Free to all. Regulations / Advisories:
Mountain biking is permitted only on designated trails. How to Get There:
From Carlisle Center, follow Route 225 (Bedford Road) east towards Bedford for 0.8 mi. Turn right onto Stearns Street and proceed 1 mi to Malcolm Preserve on left. There are two designated parking areas. The general visitor parking area is located next to the Malcolm Meadows senior housing development on the left side of Stearns Street. Enter the development's driveway and take an immediate left onto a gravel drive that leads into the parking area (6-car limit). The parking area for visitors requiring handicapped access is 200 yards further down Stearns Street on left side of road (2-car limit). Road Map:
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