Trout Brook

Something West Boylston has is a great number of trails and trail systems. There are a ton of good hiking/running spots, both in town, and shortly out of it.

The photograph on the right is of Trout Brook in May. If you look closely you can tell that this image is actually of the reflection in the water. You can see ripples as well as the leaves on the bottom of the lake (at the top of the image.)

 

  

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   Trout Brook is a small system of trails in Holden. It's a popular walking and dog-walking area, and has good routes for runners. In the winter people come to ice skate on the small pond, and in the summer it hosts day-camps.

I chose Trout Brook because it is a couple-minute jog from my house in Holden, and I enjoy going there to run. My route crosses over small bridges over the brook, and goes through the woods, up and down small hills.

 

Trout Brook entrance gate

This gate separates the beginning of the path from the parking lot; it prevents people from driving in.

Trout

This carved trout is on the entrance gate.

Trail Map

At the entrance you can find a trail map showing you the names of trails and where they meet other trails.

Sand Path

Surrounded by woods, the sand path at the beginning leads to the field, pond, and trails.

Carved Boulder

This boulder is carved a little ways from the entrance, on the edge of the woods and covered by vines.

Close-up

A close-up view of the carved "Trout Brook Reservation" on this boulder.

Amongst Trees

Trout Brook is beautiful, with plenty of places to hang out.

Camp Center

Trout Brook has day-camps during the summer, and this is the Camp Center

The Pond

This pond is small but beautiful. It is a popular place for small fish and turtles and is used for ice skating in the winter.

Crossing Over

To get to certain sections of the trail you have to cross over the small bridges that go over Trout Brook

The Trail

Trout Brook has a good trail-system. It is a popular for spot for walking (and dog-walking), and running. People also come here to use the picnic tables and grills available

Trout Brook

Trout Brook itself is small and beautiful

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by Jill Pelto

page last updated May, 2010