Lime Kiln Conservation Area — Attraction in Bolton

An easy trail chock full of history and botanic information. The Bolton Lime deposit was the second to be discovered in New England. Lime was first found in Newburyport MA by Ensign James Noyes in 1697 at a mine now nicknamed the Devils Den.

John Whitcomb, the third generation to own the land, was the first to mine the stone which began in the 1730s. At his death in 1785, Whitcomb bequeathed the business to two of his sons. One son died at the age of 40, and his share was divided among the family. When the surviving son died, the company was sold off.

Gravel parking for about 15 cars, no bathrooms, and can be muddy at times. Carefully cross the plank bridges as they may be slimy. Respect the private property adjacent to the kiln. Fun for all ages. Keep on the trail and do no touch the kiln or remove any samples of rock or plants from the site. This is a historically...

A truly outstanding gem for the nature lover. Conveniently located 2 miles off of 495, the Lime Kilm features an extensive, well married and diverse trail system. Perfect for walkers, trail runners and mountain bikers alike. The main trails are wide and unique. With the artery trails becoming narrow and gnarly, the whole system is a pleasure. For the best experience, print out a map or borrow one at the trail head and go out on an adventure. Also, be warned that a headlamp will go a very long way as the trees can be quite dense and the trail gets darker about a full hour earlier than it looks...

This is a beautiful conservation area with a number of different trails and points of interest such as a quarry and limestone kiln. I found the signage for one of the main trails deceiving. There are large red markers numbered from 1 to 25. However, the trail branches without knowing which branch to take without carefully consulting a map as well. Some tree blazes would resolve the problem.

There is a small...