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Merrimac Town Forest
Trail Map
The Merrimac Town Forest is a 311 acre
tract of open space located in the heart of
Merrimac. About 90% of the land lies
within the Cobbler Brook watershed, which
drains directly into the Merrimack River.
Dirt roads once used for agricultural access
and as fire lanes, are now recreational
trails.
The forest has a variety of habitats within its
borders. In low-lying regions of the forest,
there are wetlands and dense hemlock
groves. At higher elevations, there is a mixed
community of beech, birch, and pine trees.
Of particular interest is a stand of red pine
trees planted in the late 1930s by depression
workers, near the top of Red Oak Hill.
There are two major drumlin features
within the forest: Red Oak Hill (315') and
Long Hill at (263'). Another outstanding
feature of the forest is the large beaver pond
formed from the damming of Cobbler
Brook. Cobbler Brook flows downstream
from the dam towards Highland Road. The
brook and pond provide a scenic, picturesque setting.
Merrimac
Open Space
November 2008
Major points of access are from the soccer
field at Town Forest Road and from the
now closed Battis Road landfill site.