Mystic Link Trail

Mystic Link Trail

A vibrant network of open spaces between the Merrimack Valley and Mystic River watershed into Boston.

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Reading

The MLT travels through Mattera, Reading Town Forest, and Maillet, Sommes & Morgan conservation areas in Reading. *Bikes are not permitted in Mattera so a detour is provided (see map for details) There is parking available at all three conservation sites.

Here is a link to the Open Street Map for Reading.

Below is a Google map of Reading that you can also explore.

Featured in Reading

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Reading Town Forest

Reading Town Forest is a large wooded area in the north of Reading. It skirts the Ipswich River, and depending on weather and recent rain you might get close enough to view the river.

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Maillet Conservation Land

The Maillet Conservation land is next to the Thelin Bird Sanctuary, and both can be visited, although Thelin is more bird friendly than people friendly. The Maillet project has been a major stormwater project along the Aberjona River.

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Bare Meadow and Mattera Cabin

Bare Meadow is right at the northern end of Reading and walking through it connects to the interesting Mattera Cabin at the other end, where there is lots of good parking. (The cabin is not currently open for use.)

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More Resources in Reading

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Reading Trail Maps

The maps and apps shown were created by the Town of Reading GIS division.

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Reading Conservation Department

The Conservation Commission protects and manages Reading’s wetlands and conservation lands. The commission issues permits for projects that follow state and local wetland regulations.

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Reading Open Land Trust

The Reading Open Land Trust, Inc. (ROLT) was founded in 1979 by a group of private citizens motivated by the conviction that conservation of our natural resources must be a concern for all citizens and not solely dependent on government action and tax revenues.