About Chase Woodlands |
85 acres |
Follow meandering trails through a forest of pine, beech, and hemlock and enjoy what was once a family’s cherished preserve.
What makes Chase Woodlands a special place?
The reservation’s network of gently sloping paths winds for more than two miles through groves of white pine, beech, hemlock, and yellow birch. As in most of Massachusetts, this woodland consists of second- and third-growth trees, the original virgin forests having been felled to clear land for agriculture in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Stone walls traverse the woods, and an open understory makes exploring easy for kids.
Trails
2.5 miles of trails, including a trail extension that links Chase Woodlands to Peters Reservation via a road crossing on Farm Street. Easy walking.
When to Visit
Year-round, daily, sunrise to sunset. Allow a minimum of 1 hour, 2 hours if also visiting Peters Reservation.
Regulations & Advisories
- Mountain biking is not allowed.
- Dogs are not allowed.
- Horesback riding is permitted by no trail parking is available.
Directions
Farm Street
Dover, MA
Telephone: 508.785.0339
E-mail: charlesrivervalley@ttor.org
Get directions on Google Maps.
From Dover Center, follow Springdale Ave. west for 0.8 mi. Turn left onto Farm St. and follow for 1.8 mi. to entrance and parking on left. This parking area serves Chase Woodlands on south side of Farm Street and Peters Reservation on north side. Strict 4-car parking limit. On-street parking is not permitted in the town of Dover. If the lot is full when you arrive, please come back at another time or visit a nearby reservation.
Admission
When to Visit
Year-round, daily, sunrise to sunset. Allow a minimum of 1 hour, 2 hours if also visiting Peters Reservation.
Admission
FREE to all
Property History
The original forest on this landscape was felled to clear land for agriculture in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. In the 1950s, the Chase family purchased this scenic woodland near the banks of the Charles River and acted for many years as its stewards.
Property Acquisition History
Original acreage a gift, with endowment, of Theodore and Dorothea Chase in 1993. Additional land given by Brook Run Development in 1996.
Programs
Click here to learn more about our Summer in the Valley Photo contest.
Volunteer Opportunities
There are no volunteer positions at this reservation at this time; please check again later or click here to find other opportunities near you.
Work Parties
There are no work parties at this reservation at this time; please check again later or click here to find other work parties near you.
Maps and Resources
A trail map is available in the parking lot, but please note that supplies do sometimes run out. We recommend that you download a trail map before you visit.
Planning Your Visit
Before You Go
We encourage you to visit as many Trustees properties as you can.
Wherever your travels take you, please observe all posted regulations, follow special instructions from property staff, and keep in mind the Stewardship Code:
- Protect wildlife and plants.
- Guard against all risk of fire.
- Help keep air and water clean.
- Carry out what you carry in.
- Use marked footpaths and bridle paths.
- Leave livestock, crops, and machinery alone.
- Respect the privacy of neighboring land.
- Enjoy and share the landscape with others.
Click on links below for further visitor information:
Before Setting Out
Tell Us What You Think
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Announcements & Alerts
SHOOT, ENTER, WIN! The 4th annual Summer in the Valley photo contest. Learn More >>
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