Rocky Hill Guided Trail Hike

Sunday, Sept. 14, 1 p.m. sharp, join Groton Trails Committee and Appalachian Mountain Club on a guided hike to explore the Rocky Hill section of Wharton Plantation and adjoining conservation lands. 

Owned by New England Forestry Foundation (NEFF), this is a 100-year-old plantation of white pines, oaks, and other tree species that is given to sustainable forestry uses. Wharton Plantation features streams, beaver ponds, upland forest, and all around pretty woods. 

Hike takes about two hours and is suitable for hiking-experienced children. Dogs must be kept under owner's control and, if requested, leashed.

From Rt. 40 (Lowell Rd.), take Old Dunstable Rd. north for 0.9 miles. Just past a light green house on the left, bear left onto Rocky Hill Rd (a gravel road). Proceed 0.3 miles to where signs say Rocky Hill Rd. turns into Martins Pond Rd. Park there at sign for Wharton Plantation trails, where there is also a gated cart path (Dan Parker Rd., no sign.) 42.62776N, 71.52350W.  Olin Lathrop, olin@embedinc.com, (978) 742-9014.