About Malcolm Preserve |
11 acres |
What makes Malcolm Preserve a special place?
From Malcolm Preserve, you can hike a trail that connects with Two Rod Road, leading you three miles through historic Estabrook Woods to the Town of Concord’s Punkatasset Reserve. You can also trek along a short, wheelchair-accessible trail of packed crushed stone that winds through a portion of the reservation.
The land that makes up Malcolm Preserve and the adjacent Malcolm Meadows development was once part of a 38-acre farm that raised 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.
When to Visit
Year-round, daily, sunrise to sunset. Allow a minimum of a ½ hour, longer if exploring Estabrook Woods.
Regulations & Advisories
- Mountain biking is allowed on designated trails only.
Directions
Stearns Street
Carlisle, MA
Telephone: 781.784.0567
E-mail: charlesrivervalley@ttor.org
Get directions on Google Maps.
From Carlisle Center, follow Rt. 225 (Bedford Rd.) East towards Bedford for 0.8 mi. Turn right onto Stearns St. and proceed 1 mi. to parking areas on left. One (general access; 6 cars) is located adjacent to the driveway of the Malcolm Meadows development. A second (wheelchair access; 2 cars) is 200 yards farther on left.
Admission
When to VisitYear-round, daily, sunrise to sunset. Allow a minimum of ½ hour, longer is visiting Estabrook Woods.
Admission
FREE to all
Property History
The land that makes up Malcolm Preserve and the adjacent Malcolm Meadows development was once part of a 38-acre farm that raised raspberries, strawberries, apples, peaches, and pears, as well as vegetables and cut flowers for local markets.Property Acquisition History
Purchased in 1998 with the Carlisle Conservation Foundation.
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 not currently available for Malcolm Preserve.
Planning Your Visit
Before You GoWe 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.
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Before Setting Out
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Announcements & Alerts
No advisories at this time.
Upcoming Things To Do
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