Appleton Farms - Public Access Lands on Waymarking.com

Appleton Farms is one of many properties owned by The Trustees of Reservations (TTOR). Originally established as a land grant to Samuel Appleton in 1638, Appleton Farms is one of the oldest continuously operating farms in the United States. The web site link gives detailed information about the property and the trails. The visitor parking area is at the corner of Waldingfield Road and Route 1A in Ipswich. The property is open from sunrise to sunset.

The Farms offers many interpretive tours and programs for families and adults throughout the year. See their web site for details. There are many other waymarks on the Farms property. For some of the points of interest, see the list given in Lucky 7 at Appleton Farms. There are also at least three geocaches. Be sure to pick up a trail map, either from the web site link above, or in the parking area. Enjoy the Farms. Its a great place to visit.

This property directly adjoins the Appleton Farms Grass Rides, also owned by TTOR. These two properties are administered, managed, and operated as a single unit, and their separation is little more than a technicality. Together they contain over 900 acres (nearly 1.5 square miles), and have more than eleven miles of trails. The Farms has many more open fields and pastures, as compared to the Grass Rides. The trails freely cross from one property to the other. The Grass Rides Public Access Waymark provides more details for that section.

Estimated size of the public land (in regional measurement standard: hectares, acres, kms, etc.): 658 acres Is there a trail system?: Yes If there is a trail system, please describe length, terrain, etc.: Six miles of footpaths, bridle paths, and farm roads (easy walking). Most are very broad and easy under foot. Terrain is mostly level with moderate grades. What points of interest are there?: See long description. What activities are available?: Hiking, skiing/snowshoeing, horse riding, no bikes, no motorized vehicles of any type. Hours of accessibility?: Access dawn to dusk. List of known hazards (cliffs, snakes, poison plants, etc.): Poison ivy is all I know of. Dogs Allowed?: No Is a permit/fee required?: Yes If a permit/fee is required please describe in detail how to get one, how much, etc.: Entrance fee is $3 daily, paid at the parking area (honor system). This one fee applies to entrance to both the Farms and the Grass Rides. Please supply the website of the land if available: [Web Link]

Visit Instructions:
Visitors are encouraged to supply a picture of either themselves or their GPS at the trailhead and/or signage of the public access lands - describe your experience there and what you saw - tell us why other folks should come visit!

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Date Logged Log User Rating   12/01/2015 RickAnn visited it