Gray’s Mill Pond & Guild Woods

Gray’s Mill Pond & Guild Woods

Westport, Massachusetts 02790

About this Location

The property is located on the border of Rhode Island and Massachusetts in the historic village of Adamsville. The parking area is next to the pond on the north side of Adamsville Road. At the back side of the parking area is a post and rail fence with a gate. Enter through the gate and follow the brush line up a small hill after passing the small structures on the right. At the top of the hill is a sign at the entrance of the preserve. Just beyond the sign, a trail appears downhill and to the left that leads to a footbridge that crosses Adamsville Brook. Just after the bridge, the path splits three ways to take you through the two loops of trails.

The trail is a little rootbound and can be muddy in spots. We don't recommend walking the trail in the wet Spring months since the brook can sometimes flood. Stones in the path create uneven terrain in some areas. Beautiful ephemerals can be found in the spring and a variety of birds stop by in the fall. The property is small and the trail is short, but the brook and nearby pond make for peaceful stops. Ferns, moss, a giant holly tree, and the sounds of the bubbling Adamsville Brook make this property a magical place to walk.

Driving Landmarks: The parking area at the trailhead is on the other side of the street and about 250 feet up the street from Gray's Daily Grind and Gray's Grist Mill on Adamsville Road. If you are driving from Rhode Island east into Massachusetts go past the cafe and then look for the parking lot on the left just after the end of the pond.

Features

  • Roadside viewing

Last updated June 25, 2023