Boxford State Forest, Windrush Farm

One of many entrances to Boxford State Forest

Lots of broad, flat, easy trails to walk, bike, or snowshoe should snow show up.

One of many small ponds.

Clearly this was a quarry and hence the warning signs about swimming here.

Scads of stones dumped in the woods near the quarry.

A little maple shows off its fall color against a stand of bare evergreens.

One of many burnt stumps from a wildfire that took place in 2024

Tree saplings rush to get established where the fire cleared the forest floor.

Ferns by the trailside make their last stand as temperatures fall.

Colorful foliage mixes with the ever green evergreens.

One tiny maple attempts to show off in ever fall color.

Trailside stone wall where some critter (squirrel? chipmunk?) has harvested lots of nuts, and perhaps gathered a big collection of pine cones.

Fallen leaves compete with trees for best fall color.

Someone built a little secret bench off the trail near a tiny pond.

Boxford State Forest is the big area, but the Windrush Farm, next door, is also a great place to visit and hike… and see horses.

Check the excellent website of the Friends of North Andover Trails for events at these places, and more information.

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