Holbrook

2 trails Cranberry Brook watershed town

Holbrook was incorporated on leap day, February 29, 1872, once a national center of shoe production, and today protects the 115-acre Holbrook Town Forest within the Cranberry Brook watershed.

Landscape

Holbrook Town Forest is a 115-acre conservation area founded in 1955, sitting within the Cranberry Brook Watershed Area of Critical Environmental Concern - a state designation recognizing places of high ecological significance.

Conservation

The Holbrook Town Forest Committee, with help from the Friends of the Holbrook Town Forest, maintains the forest's woods, wetlands, and vernal pools; the Conservation Commission oversees the town's broader wetlands protection.

History

Holbrook split off from Randolph and was incorporated on February 29, 1872 - a leap day the town still celebrates as its "birthday." At the time of incorporation, Holbrook was a leading center of boot and shoe production in the United States.

Useful Links

Town of Holbrook Conservation Commission: https://www.holbrookma.gov
Holbrook Open Space & Conservation Locations: https://www.holbrookma.gov

2 trails in Holbrook

Holbrook Town Forest

Moderate Holbrook Dog friendly Parking

Located in Holbrook, Holbrook Town Forest is a 115 acre property featuring scenic pond views. The 3 mile trail is ideal for hiking and swimming. The trail network includes the…

Lake Holbrook

Easy Pond Holbrook Dog friendly Parking Paddle-friendly

Located in Holbrook, Lake Holbrook featuring scenic pond views. The 0. 1 mile trail is perfect for hiking. 1 mile along the shore of Lake Holbrook, through light woodland that's…