LOCATION
Littlefield Woods is across from the Town’s public works facility on Littlefield Road (see Google map below). Park here or at the intersection of Roy Hill Road and Thompsons Hill Road to enter via the Durgin Trail.
distance + SIZE
1.26 miles total / 35 acres
Public access
The public is welcome to enjoy Littlefield Woods for hiking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, picnicking, horseback riding, hunting, and snowmobiling on designated trails.
trail DESCRIPTION
The trail to the chestnut tree picnic table is wide, flat, and relatively smooth. The trails connecting the Hayden Hill parcel to the Littlefield Woods parcel have some roots, uneven footing, and spongy surfaces. Overall, slopes are gradual.
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
This 35-acre permanently conserved forest consists of three properties: Littlefield Woods, Hamilton Durgin Woods, and Hayden Hill. CCLT worked to protect this land with the Bisharat, Durgin, and Hayden families from 2021 to 2024. Some of the trails are part of a historic cart path network dating back to the early 19th century.
Situated in the island’s center, this property serves as an essential water recharge area for the island’s aquifer, which is residents’ only drinking water source. The forest offers critical wildlife habitat, including a vernal pool and as a stopover site for migratory birds. It is dominated by white pines with lesser amounts of red maple, hemlock, red oak, and red pine, among other species.
