The Pulpit Rock Conservation area is “Bedford’s Natural Treasure” and one of the town’s best places for local hiking, bird watching, and close-to-home outdoor experiences. With varied terrain, the 338-acre parcel features the gorge and ledge named “Pulpit Rock”, wetlands, Pulpit Brook, a number of small picturesque waterfalls; rocky outcroppings, glacial erratics such as Indian Rock, beaver lodges, and the remnants of Gage’s Mill, along with forest and fauna.
This conservation land offers more than 3 miles of hiking trails and other opportunities for passive recreation. The Pulpit Rock property also abuts Amherst conservation land which then abuts the Joppa Hill conservation land. A new connector trail runs from Pulpit Rock through Amherst to Joppa Hill. The three properties combined create a meaningful conservation area for wildlife and recreation.
Passive recreation is allowed, such as hiking, snow shoeing, cross-country skiing & bird watching. No motorized vehicles.
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There is off-street parking at two locations:
1. Kennard Trailhead: On the south side of New Boston Road, about .2 mile west of Esther Drive, at approx. 596 New Boston Road
2. Gage's Mill Trailhead: Turn onto Pulpit Road from New Boston Road and drive .72 miles, on the right just after 144 Pulpit Road
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