Carisbrooke Reservation

Carisbrooke Reservation

Wellesley, Massachusetts 02481

Official Website

About this Location

Carisbrooke Reservation is a 26-acre conservation area located in Wellesley. It is a wooded area with rocky outcrops on the Weston town line, managed by the Wellesley Conservation Council. The reservation features a network of trails that traverse wetlands, woodlands, meadows, and a pond. The trails are suitable for hiking, biking, birdwatching, and cross-country skiing. 

Notable Trails

Carisbrooke Reservation Trail
0.5-mile loop, purple arrows

Explore the rocky outcrops near the source of Cold Stream Brook. The start of this loop trail is at the end of Glen Brook Road, which is off Glen Road at the Weston town line. From the map house, the trail starts to the left and goes past granite benches along Covati Pond. The trail crosses a footbridge over the Wellesley branch of the brook, loops around to the most western part of the reservation, crosses over the Weston branch of the brook, and returns to the map house. 

Features

  • Restrooms on site

  • Wheelchair accessible trail

  • Entrance fee

Last updated February 3, 2024