Dexter Drumlin Reservation — Attraction in Lancaster

Step back in time to when the region was blanketed with glaciers and imagine how this drumlin was formed. Debris left behind from the receding ice sheet cause many drumlins throughout New England. This open space 35 acre conservation land is owned by the Sudbury Valley Trust and is an excellent location for a geology lesson and a view of an American historical site (The Lancaster Raid and the capture of Mary Rowlandson) Bring your cross country skis, snow shows or toboggan, a nice gradual slope offers up a popular sledding destination in the winter and easy walks year round with or without your dog. The trail is a mowed path that can be soft but not usually muddy. The area is an active hay field so the height of the surrounding grass varys. Dont forget to check for ticks when you're done. With off street dirt parking, though in the winter the area may not...

It's hard not to imagine you have been sent back in time to the 18th century when you stand atop Dexter Drumlin and view the expansive open space below, with historic Lancaster as a distant backdrop. Great for dog walking, kite flying, sledding, or a mediative stroll. Sand Hill cranes, rare visitors to our area, are known to frequent the area along with other birdwatching quarry. Bring your boots! Often very soggy, especially on the trail that circles...

This reservation, fully accessible to the public, consists of nearly 40 pristine acres surrounding a mammoth dome-shaped hill formed by the last period of glaciation. It's a favorite spot for dog walking and family outings with a fabulous view of the picturesque Nashua River flood plain and Lancaster Center. It's also a popular resting place for migrating birds, including the flock of sandhill cranes I spotted during a visit in...