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December 2014

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hills, low-lying swampy areas, rock outcrops, and several ponds dot logging roads and trails covering parts of Ando- ver, North Andover, North Reading, and Middleton. Note: There are maps at the headquarters entrance. DIRECTIONS From 93 Nor th: Take exit 41 to 125 Nor th to- ward Andover. Stay on Route 125 for about four miles to the State Police Barracks on right. Turn right onto Harold Parker Road, then left onto Jenkins Road. Take a right onto Salem Road, and the headquar ters are approximately 1.5 miles down on the left. PARKING At headquarters MAP mass.gov/eea/docs/dcr/parks/trails/harold.pdf TRAIL I p s w i c h R i ve r W i l d l i f e S a n c t u a r y, To p s f i e l d LENGTH 12 miles The sanctuary is made up of interconnecting trails through forests, meadows, and wetlands and is home to owls, wild turkeys, woodpeckers, hummingbirds, and warblers. Trails lead to a vernal pool, an observation tower, along boardwalks, and up a drumlin and an esker. There is also a unique rockery, a grotto of narrow pas- sages, and caves constructed in 1905. Watch for river otters, painted turtles, and great blue herons at various times throughout the year. DIRECTIONS From I-95 South: Take exit 54 onto Route 133 East towards Ipswich. Follow Route 133 for two miles to the traf- fic light at Route 1. Turn right onto Route 1 South. Follow for 3 .5 miles to the traffic light at Ipswich Road. Turn left onto Ipswich Road. Take the first right onto Brookside Road. At the end of Brookside, turn right onto Perkins Row. Follow Perkins Row ( bear left at each major intersection) for one mile; the sanctuar y is on the left. 87 Perkins Row, Topsfield PARKING At visitor center MAP massaudubon.org/content/download/8050/145205/file/ ipswich_trails.pdf www.ecga.org/writable/maps/file/ips_river0809.pdf TRAIL B a l d H i l l Re s e r v a t i o n , B ox f o rd LENGTH: 1.75 miles The reservation touches parts of North Andover, Boxford, and Middleton. Bald Hill covers 1,700 acres of forested hills and low-lying swamps. The conservation area is home 182 Outdoors ne 978.535.1227 | WWW.COMAKBROS.COM COMAK BROS. LANDSCAPE DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION 12094_Comak_Quarter.indd 1 10/15/14 4:21 PM A trusted independent agent with over 100 years in the business. Let us work with you to determine your individual needs and ensure your assets are protected. Agent for As well as several other leading insurance companies. 152C South Main St., Middleton, MA - 978.774.6126 389 Main St., Suite 401, Malden, MA - 781.322.2324 www.eastevensins.com Auto · Home · Life · Business

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