Trails Committee Holds Fall Guided Walks and Kids' Trails Day

As posted on the town’s website:

Come along to enjoy some of Wellesley’s beautiful open spaces and discover new trails that will expand your recreational options! The walks are free, and no registration is required. ~Most walks cover 1.5 to 2 miles and last about one hour. Participants are encouraged to wear sturdy footwear.

September 27, Saturday (9-10 a.m.) – Boulder Brook Reservation Trail
Explore this open-space jewel and walk the woodland and meadow trails adjacent to the Bates School in Kelly Memorial Park and Boulder Brook Reservation. See large glacial erratics, landscape carved by the glaciers and a scenic view from the top of Rocky Ledges. Meet at the Kelly Memorial Park parking lot, located on the left side of Elmwood Road 0.3 mi. east of Weston Road.

October 18, Saturday (9-10 a.m.) – North 40 Walk
Come with the Wellesley Trails Committee to explore the trails in Wellesley College’s North 40 near Morses Pond.~ This easy and enjoyable walk will take trails adjacent to the Crosstown Trail along the Cochituate Aqueduct, through woodlands and a pine forest, to a vernal pool and the community gardens. ~Meet at 9:00 at the gate to the town beach, located at the end of Turner Rd., 0.3 mi. west of Weston Rd.

October 25, Saturday (9-10 a.m.) – Centennial Reservation Trail
Take a picturesque walk through rolling meadows to the top of Maugus Hill, one of the highest points in Wellesley. Explore the conservation land purchased by the town for Wellesley’s 1981 Centennial Celebration, view the Great Blue Hills in Canton, and take our trail through MassBay Community College open space. Meet at Centennial Reservation parking lot off of Oakland St. Entrance to the parking lot is on the right, 0.5 miles south from Rt. 9.

November 1, Saturday (9-10 a.m.) – Lower Falls Walk
Discover a new walk that takes you through an historic part of Wellesley. Enjoy scenic views along the river on the Charles River Path. Walk along the brick Waterway, the remnants of proposed development in the 1890’s at Indian Springs Park. Follow the Crosstown Trail on the Cochituate Aqueduct that was built in 1848 to supply water to Boston. Take an optional short walk to the footbridge over the Charles at the Cordingly Dam. Meet at 9 a.m. at the parking lot (free on Saturdays) on River Street off Washington Street.

Fall 2014 Kids’ Trails Day

October 19, Sunday (1-3 p.m.) – Morses Pond
Join us in celebrating fall and have your kids out into the woods to have fun and explore nature. Children will look for treasure boxes using letterboxing (written clues). Refreshments served at the end of the activities. No registration required. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Meet at 1 p.m. at Morses Pond parking lot, which will be open for this event. From Weston Rd, follow Turner Rd to the entrance to Morses Pond, follow access road for 0.3 mi, and parking lot is on your right.

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