Cooper Cedar Woods

About the Property

A short trail skirts the edge of an Atlantic White Cedar Basin Swamp, which is a rare natural community. This community features very slow-growing cedar trees adapted to wet conditions and an assemblage of uncommon plants that depend on just this particular habitat to survive.

Trail Information

Trail

Difficulty: 
Easy
Round-trip Distance: 
0.70 miles
Trail Markings: 
Yellow Blazes

Trail Directions: 

Trailhead

The entrance is on the south side of Route 11 between Depot Road and Tash Road.  Look for the “Cooper Cedar Woods” property sign with the Forest Society logo on it.  This entrance is not plowed for winter parking.

Geolocation
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Property Details

A short trail skirts the edge of an Atlantic White Cedar Basin Swamp, which is a rare natural community. This community features very slow-growing cedar trees adapted to wet conditions and an assemblage of uncommon plants that depend on just this particular habitat to survive.

Please see our Visitor Use Guidelines page for a complete list of rules and regulations for Forest Society reservations. 

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Cooper Cedar Woods Map.pdf

Directions

Recreational Opportunities

  • Dog-walking
  • Hiking Trails
  • Snowshoeing

Amenities

  • Trail markers

Restrictions

  • No wheeled vehicles (including Bicycles)
  • No Camping
  • No Fires
  • Carry in, Carry out all trash
  • Do not disturb plants, animals, or cultural features
  • No guaranteed winter access

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