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Gentle Trails

Greenbelt At Your Own Pace

For nature enthusiasts who enjoy gentle strolls and lovely views, Greenbelt’s here for you.

These Greenbelt properties offer short, gently-graded trails to get outside and enjoy nature–whether just starting out with young children, or maintaining an active, outdoor lifestyle over the years. Many have places to rest along the way.

We currently offer 21 Gentle, Easy, or Moderate “At Your Own Pace” Properties to choose from!  Click the link below, or request brochure by mail.

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Allyn Cox

Essex

Expansive views of salt marsh and open fields, and a serene viewing platform. Multiple benches dot flat, packed gravel and gently-rolling, grass trails.

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Arthur Ewell

Rowley

Short walk on flat, grass trail leads to a bench overlooking a riding club field. Woodland trails overlook Upper Mill Pond.

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Castle Neck River Reservation

Ipswich

Sweeping hayfield views await from a knoll with a bench at the top of a gently-sloping, packed gravel trail.

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Kamon Farm

Ipswich

Short, packed gravel path leads to a bench overlooking expansive open fields, grass trail leads on to gently-rolling, woodland trail.

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Newman Farm Meadow

Newbury

Steeped in centuries of local history, a wide, flat grass trail loop follows perimeter of open field and pastureland.

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Rough Meadows Wildlife Sanctuary

Rowley

Rough Meadow’s flat, packed gravel trail leads to a viewing platform with panoramic Great Marsh vistas. Dogs are prohibited.

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Sally Weatherall Viewing Platform

Ipswich

A short walk leads to the viewing platform with expansive marsh views, binoculars recommended.

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Seine Field

Gloucester

A winding, packed gravel path through open fields accommodates a range of mobilities.

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Photos:  David Alden-St. Pierre, David Powell, Marc Frigon, Emja Monahan-Skoff, Jerry Monkman, Kim Smith, Neil Ungerleider