Middlesex Fells Reservation | Stoneham, Massachusetts

At Middlesex Fells, you can hike, bike, fish, or let your dog run free in the off-leash area. BOAT RENTALS ONLY. Rent a canoe or kayak to explore Spot Pond.

Get there via the MBTA Commuter Rail:

• Closest Commuter Rail station: Melrose/Cedar Park (Haverhill Line)
• Just over a mile from the Melrose/Cedar Park Station, or a short ride share away, Middlesex Fells offers over 100 miles of trails for hiking and biking.

Hours

Sunrise to sunset

Parking

Gates open at 9AM.

Parking for Middlesex Fells Reservation is free in the following locations:

• Sheepfold parking area, Rte.28
• Flynn Rink, the Botume House and Virginia Wood on Woodland Road
• Greenwood Park, the Stone Zoo and one "pull-off" on Pond Street
• Straw Point Parking Area on corner of South Street and Rte.28
• Bellevue Pond, Long Pond and other "pull-offs" along South Border Road
• Jerry Jingle Park on Lynn Fells Parkway (please use caution crossing to reservation)
• Crystal Springs Parking Area on Lynn Fells Parkway
• Additional "pull-off" on Fellsway East

Activities

• Hiking & walking
• With over 100 miles of mixed-use trails, there is plenty to see and explore for all difficulty levels.
• Boating
• Rent a kayak or canoe and explore Spot Pond, right in the heart of Middlesex Fells.
• Mountain biking 
• Take in the scenery on the Mountain Bike Loop around the Western Fells. If you’re looking for a challenging trail, check out the Reservoir Trail.
• Off-leash area 
• Let your four-legged friend play freely in Sheepfold Meadow.

All Activities

• Biking
• Canoeing and kayaking
• Cross-country skiing
• Educational programs
• Fishing
• Hiking
• Horseback riding
• Mountain biking
• Sailing

Facilities

• Athletic fields
• Dog park 
• Observation tower
• Picnic area
• Playground
• Visitors center
• Weddings

Accessibility

• Accessible boating
• Accessible fishing piers and platforms
• Accessible hiking

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