North Reading
The MLT connects to the 3500-acre Harold Parker State Forest, including the Lorraine campground with 89 campsites. The route runs on sidewalks and some nicely wooded paths in North Reading and into Bare Meadow in Reading. Limited parking on Marblehead Street near trailhead into Harold Parker.
The 49-acre Ipswich River Park is accessible on foot from Haverhill Street. Another nice 19-acre wooded area is Eisenhaure Woods, accessible off Haverhill Street via Eisenhaure Lane to Tower Hill Rd to Burham Drive.
Below is a Google map of North Reading that you can also explore.
Featured in North Reading
Swan Pond
Swan Pond in North Reading is a water supply lake, but is also a large natural area with many other ponds, wetlands, and great walking trails. While the big lake is off limits at least one of the other ponds has spectacular beaver activity where these critters are creating their own ponds and lakes.
Ipswich River Park
This is a paved trail around a well-maintained park. This park features a pond for fishing, a playground, and sports fields.
More Resources for North Reading
North Reading Recreation
The protection of open space in North Andover ensures the preservation of the town’s heritage, scenic landscapes, and critical natural resources.
Ipswich River Park
Ipswich River Park is a 49 acre site at the junction of Haverhill, Central and Chestnut Streets.
North Reading Rail Trail
Feasibility Study funded by 2018 Town Meeting and 2020 MassTrails grant complete (PDF).