Rocky Narrows — Attraction in Sherborn

I was searching for a scenic drive and an easy place to hike, and this spot delivered perfectly. There were several great trail options, and I completed the entire loop in about 1-2 hours. I saw people of all ages, mostly seniors and some dogs along my hike, and one biker. The signs were well-placed, making it an enjoyable and stress-free hike. I only got one mosquito bite, didn’t need any bug spray (maybe I got lucky). With so few people around, it felt like I had the whole place to myself. It was the perfect solo hike—just what I needed to unwind, relieve some stress, and take in the beauty of nature and the views...

A great trail connecting to the Sherborn town forest. The trails are well marked, easy to follow, and very well maintained. There are some great scenic viewpoints and access points to the Charles river. Be aware -- there are only 5 parking spots at the trailhead, so best to get there nice and early. The advantage is this limits the number of groups that can be on the trail at any one time! The town allows bow hunting by permit Oct 16 through Dec 31, so best to have some bright colors on you and your dog -- better...

Being a devoted dog mom based on the edge of Boston proper, I'm always in search of new expanses of land to venture to with my dog, wishing also, naturally, for scenery to sweep me out of the cloak of urbanity pinned to my mind. This hit the mark on an afternoon the nearby Broadmoor let me down with its dog ban- a lovely area for a low key stroll or run, though beware limited parking and muddy spots, a likely joy for birders...