| Property/Trails | Trail Length | Difficulty | Views | Water | Dogs Allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Pond/Vesenka/Smith (Littleton) | 3.3 | Moderate | No | Yes | Yes |
| Shaker Spring House | 0.8 | Easy | No | Yes | Yes |
Shaker Spring House
Description
This trail travels to the Shaker Spring House and continues through wetlands and woods. The Shaker Spring House and water system were built in 1855 after a drought caused the supply of well water to fail. The Shakers laid an aqueduct about a mile long from the spring to a reservoir in Shaker Village. The Shaker Spring House is located off a spur on the southeast portion of the loop trail.
Points of Interest
- Shaker spring house
- Glacial boulders,
- Stream and several brooks
Activities Allowed
Parking
Black Pond/Vesenka/Smith (Littleton)
Description
The trail follows along a stone wall through the woods, crosses a seasonal brook and continues along a ridge. Evidence of old limestone mining holes can be seen on both sides of the trail. Turning west through a stone wall, the trail drops to a brook crossing and continues north to Black Pond. The main trail crosses the Smith Land in Littleton, where you can continue across Whitcomb Avenue to the Beaver Brook Marsh.
Points of Interest
- Wide variety of flora including hemlocks, orchids and varieties of ferns
- Distinct geology that includes glacial boulders, unique marble formations and an old lime quarry
- Scenic, steam-fed pond
