| Property/Trails | Trail Length | Difficulty | Views | Water | Dogs Allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harvard Park | 1.1 | Easy | No | No | Yes |
| Maxant/Stone Land | 1.3 | Easy | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Old Mill | 0.75 | Easy | No | Yes | Yes |
Harvard Park
Description
This trail has a hard-packed surface, which eases travel for strollers and wheelchairs. It’s a flat path through lovely woods. For a longer walk, pass through the Stone Land onto the Maxant property. While this section is unmaintained and poorly marked, there are beautiful views of Bowers Brook and the Old Mill pond.
A recreation trail beginning near 71 Lancaster County Road provides a connection to the Prospect Conservation Area south of Route 2.
Points of Interest
- Scenic pine forest
- Easy access to Stone land
Activities Allowed
Parking
Old Mill
Description
The trail has several loops and winds through three distinct ecosystems: pine barrens (one of two such areas in Harvard), upland woods containing a mix of evergreen and deciduous trees, and the Cold Spring Brook waterway, which features a beaver dam.
Points of Interest
- Pine barren
- Cold Spring Brook and beaver dam
Activities Allowed
Parking
Maxant/Stone Land
Description
Millie’s Path follows the winding course of Bowers Brook through hardwoods and wetlands, passing interesting flora along the way. A brief walk on Old Mill Road leads to the Stone Field, a former pasture that provides a connection to Harvard Park.
Maxant Trail is current unmaintained and is more of a moderate difficulty.
Points of Interest
- Picturesque meandering and mill pond
- Hemlock woods
- Nice wooden benches for sitting
- Scenic farm field
