Devens Conservation Lands

The trail starts at the beach recreation area and goes around the tip of the lake to a high ridge overlooking a black spruce bog and Little Mirror Lake. Swimming, fishing and boating are allowed in season. Follow the trail south to the old Sheridan Road, where you can pick up the Tank Road to continue into the Oxbow National Wildlife Refuge.

The trail starts at the canoe launch area, parallels the Nashua River for a distance, and turns back toward the railroad tracks, passing oxbows and beaver activity. The trail is narrow but interesting, with a variety of large trees. It eventually bends to the east and follows the path of the historic Union Turnpike toll road, built in 1805 to take travelers to Leominster. There’s a short spur trail leading to a bird blind in the marsh. The trail ends at the Tank Road trail, where a right turn will take you back to the parking area and a left turn will extend your walk by more than a mile (one way). Cross under Route 2 to join the Goddard Trail, which then leads to Mirror Lake.