Eel River Preserve

Located in Plymouth, Eel River Preserve is a 40 acre property featuring scenic pond views. The 1. 5 mile trail is perfect for hiking. A flat, 2-mile perimeter trail begins at the corner of Long Pond Road and Boot Pond Road, crossing wooden bog bridges through the wetter sections, with a smaller loop through older-growth forest at the southern end. Also explore Billington Street Park and Clear Pond Conservation Area, other trails in Plymouth. Try Clear Pond Conservation Area for a similar trail experience featuring pond.

Trail Notes

Official Town guide (V7, April 2026): Distance 2.8 miles round trip, Duration 1-2 hrs, Activity Level easy with some hills on upland trails. FLAG FOR JEN: Town's own acreage table lists this property at 60 acres, vs. 130 acres in this sheet -- possibly because the sheet figure includes adjoining restoration acreage; worth a check.