Salem Town Forest — Attraction in Salem

We did 3.65 miles in just under 2 hours. A nice trail mostly wide and well marked. We saw some ducks, geese, frogs, a toad and a chipmunk. Lots of bridges/boardwalks. One area was impassible due to flooding. We made an alternate route around that area and got back on the trail. There was a smell of a dead large animal or ? around that area. The inclines weren't bad. No bugs today and very few people. Lots of various mushrooms. One large tree blocking the trail but easily maneuverable. Plenty of parking at the entrance near the DPW salt shed...

SUPER buggy. Couldn't not go 20 feet without swatting gnats out of our eyes and mouth. Not just annoying. Literally in my eyes. The trail was bland to start, since it was an access road, then got more interesting. We took a longer, narrow route, which was pretty cool. But the map hasn't been updated. I think it was the L route. It pointed us into private property on a trail that didn't exist. Just into thick woods. After double backing twice we figure it out, all while swarmed by gnats. Won't hike during buggy...

It has some long and short trails. Longest trail would take about an hour to complete. One of L trail direction sign is not clear/correct. I guess you have to be a local/regular or pay close attention to see the trail on the left of the L trail sign. Otherwise this is a good trail for hiking or walking with your dog. There are trails have some inclines, so hiking stick is recommended for...