Overview of Our Properties and Trails
There are many trails to explore, primarily within the Hammond Nature Preserve, the Knox & School Forests and Nottingcook Forest. Bow Open Spaces holds conservation easements on additional properties that are permanently protected from development, but do not at this time have trail access.
This map shows Bow Open Space’s conserved properties. Click the map image to view/download the property map in PDF format.
Protect our natural resources and preserve the wildlife habitat in your favorite patch of woods. Your stewardship of our land will ensure a healthy environment for all to enjoy for many years to come.
Here are some ways you can minimize your impact:
- Stay on the trail
- Keep dogs under your control at all times
- Avoid disturbing wildlife, especially during spring nesting and hatching periods
- Do not disturb vernal pools during breeding season, April – July
- Avoid disturbing vegetation
REPORT TRAIL CONDITIONS! (Use our Trail Catalog tool)
Below is a list of our conservation easements. Those with trails are listed first; click each link to view a page containing a property description, photos, and trail maps.
Hammond Nature Preserve (144 acres)
Knox Town Forest 318 acres)
Nottingcook Town Forest (771 acres)
105 Bow Bog Road (8 acres)
Boucher Easement (42 acres)
Bow Bog Brook Easement (2 acres)
Chadwick Easement (31 acres) – Read Blog Post
Guimond Lot (7 acres)
McNichol Lane Easement (4 acres)
Old Johnson Road Town Forest
Richardson Easement (Andrew. 33 acres)
Richardson Easement (Patrick. 67 acres)
Scheyd Easement (5 acres)
Titus/Linquist Easement (41 acres)
Walker Town Forest (208 acres)
