Hayden Woods, 79 acres with 2 miles of trails, is comprised primarily of oak-hickory-pine forest and red maple swamps. Trails wind past old field cedars, an abandoned rifle range, and many stone boundary walls, all signs of the area’s many historical uses. Walk along one of Lexington’s oldest roads, Old Shade Street, which was laid out in 1660 and was once part of an old Native American path. A short trail from Valleyfield Street to Waltham Street provides a connection to Clarke Middle School and Dunback Meadow.

Access is from Cutler Farm Road, Valleyfield Street, Munroe Road, Marlboro Road, and behind the offices at 45-55 Hayden Avenue, where parking in the office lot is permitted.

The AllTrails website has a description and map of a hike at Hayden Woods.