Mendon Town Forest
Mendon's largest contiguous town-held conservation parcel. The trail network features Blue, Yellow, White, and Orange blazed trails, including the Fire Tower Access Road. Historical points of interest include the Taft Mill, Dance Hall/Grist Mill, and Taft Main House. Note: Hunting is permitted. Some portions of the White and Yellow trails pass through private land via easements; please stay on marked trails.
Trails in this preserve
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Wigwam Heritage Route
A short historical sequence that links Indigenous landscape context, Taft-era settlement traces, and the CCC fire-tower era on Wigwam Hill.
3 stops · 35 min walk
Taft Mill and Industrial Mendon
Follow Town Forest landmarks that connect Taft family homestead life, local milling, and Mendon's industrial-era landscape.
4 stops · 45 min walk
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Official resources
Property details sourced from the Town of Mendon passive recreation listing and steward facility pages.