Alewive Woods Preserve
With an easy looping trail of only a couple of miles, most of the preserve is occupied by the main attraction, a 45-acre pond.
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Alewive Woods Preserve Details
As a total of 626 acres, the Alewive Woods Preserve only has a short trail for exploring. With an easy looping trail of only a couple of miles, most of the preserve is occupied by the main attraction, a 45-acre pond, which is popular for a multitude of recreational activities. Destroyed by fires in 1947 and almost made into a subdivision, the land has since been saved to become a thriving area of blooming wildflowers, pine, and wildlife.
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Shaker Woods Reserve
An easy two-mile hike along the river, through forests, and small swampy areas.
