Rocky Woods Reservation — Attraction in Medfield

This gem is a great place to visit any time of year but my favorite time to visit is in the winter. Hiking, running, snowshoeing, skiing (if you're good with climbing and descending steep hills) are all possibilities. There are lots of options for shorter hikes, like the loop around Chickering Pond. That loop has lots for the younger set to explore, including the shoreline and fishing. You should also take the kids up to Echo Pond and check out the way the busy beavers are altering the landscape there. It's a good example of how industrious beavers can be. The Trustees are installing new signage which makes navigating the trails even easier. The cabin is a fun stop when it's open on weekends. In the winter you can rent snowshoes and in the summer...boats. On a cold day, take a seat by the wood stove and put your feet up...

I will give this a 5 on the basis that I can't think of any areas for quality improvement right now. It is worth a revisit and I've only canvassed it once. It has other loops but the 5k I was on was definitely hard and one of the longer more technical trail loops. I'm not sure if the Life goes on after TBI foot and paw trail race is recurring this year, but that one was memorable and unique. It is more like a dog pilgrimage than just another race. 10/10 would go again, I will be back at some point as part...

Sweet spot for walking, fishing, tent camping. Our little ones loved playing in the woods, canoeing, and "fishing" at the pond. The sites are primitive and walk in... (about 5-10 min slow walk from bathrooms and parking lot). You can rent canoes and fishing rods here! Wheelbarrows are provided so you can haul your stuff into the sites; but I thought this might be a wonderful place to introduce a very young camper to backpack / minimalist...