Our Protected Places

 

Our Protected Places

 

Of the almost 600 acres currently held by the DRLT, many parcels (from under two to more than one hundred acres) have been donated by conservation-minded families and individuals.  These open spaces have been entrusted to the DRLT for all to enjoy.  We maintain these spaces and places through a combination of our members and other community-minded groups and individuals, including the Boy Scouts of America.


Overview of DRLT Protected PlacesOverview_of_Dunstable_Conservation_Lands.html


To the right, you will see a listing of our open space parcels.  Each listing has a map link, which today takes you to an “under construction” page announcing that one of our latest projects - the creation of accurate trail maps for each of our parcels - is underway.  This page offers you the ability to receive an e-mail message when the maps become available.  We are very much in need of folks willing to ‘test’ our maps - after all, practice makes perfect!  In the mean time, the location of these parcels is listed with our best attempt at providing you with a guide for which outdoor activities make the most sense for each area.


Please visit and enjoy these spaces.  It is what we at the DRLT, as well as those who have so generously donated and/or worked with us to transfer these beautiful spaces, intended.  And remember, please, that being a conservation-minded organization with cherished - but often limited -volunteer hours to spare:  Take only pictures, and leave only footprints.


Many thanks.

 

DRLT wildlife Preserve




Location:  1076 Main Street and Fletcher Street at Land Trust entrance (marked with sign).  Fletcher Street has best access for kayaks and canoes.

Acreage:  350 Acres

Protected as of:  1975

Usage:Hiking, mountain biking, cross country skiing, picnicking, kayaking, fishing, snowshoeing, dogs welcome

Map


Flat Rock hill




Location:  High Street abutting Stone Arch Bridge Conservation Land Soon to Connect to Ferrari Farm Parcel!!

Acreage:  85 Acres

Protected as of:  1999

Usage:Hiking, mountain biking, cross country skiing, picnicking, kayaking, fishing,

snowshoeing, dogs welcome

Map


Unquety Brook Meadow



Location:  Groton Street at Unquety Brook

Acreage:  14 Acres

Protected as of: 1994

Usage:Hiking, picnicking, camping, kayaking, dogs welcome

Map

Horse Hill Quarry



Location:  Hall Street Dunstable at Horse Hill Estates

Acreage:  38 Acres

Protected as of:  1998

Usage:  This historic quarry is absolutely wonderful for picknicking!  Also hiking adn snowshoeing.  Dogs welcome

Map