water bodies picnic	1. Emerson Park Trail: Short trail along the Souhegan River beginning in Emerson Park located beside the Milford Post Office running west along the Souhegan River and ending in the grounds of the American Stage Festival. A very easy walk and delightfully pleasant. [back to map]
forests picnic	2. Mayflower Hill Trail: Identified by signs, the two entrances to this 42 acre conservation land provide access to well used trails. One entrance is on Shady Lane and the other is located at the end of Falconer Avenue Extension. The main trail is circular and leads to Look-Out Point and passes an old granite quarry operation. The area provides a leisurely walk in a quiet setting in spite of being surrounded by development and very close to the town center. [back to map]  [pdf map]
forests picnic	3. Hitchiner Town Forest Trails: On this property, located at the end of Mullen Road off Osgood Road, is a well-marked trail which includes Burns Hill. This hill is not on town property but forms part of the trail with permission of the owner and provides an excellent view point. The trail was laid out by Owen Kelly as his Eagle Scout project. In addition to Owen's trail, there are several old logging roadways and skimobile trails which add to the accessibility of the land. This land is classified as Town Forest. Further trail expansion is planned with monies coming from the sale of timber. There is a trail map available free of charge at the Milford Town Hall. [back to map]  [pdf map]
forests water bodies picnic	4. Tucker Brook Trails: This 258 acre conservation property provides good hiking opportunities. An excellent map of Tucker Brook Town Forest is available free of charge in the Milford Town Hall. The map includes a description of the location of the three entrances to the trails, namely off Boulder Drive, Savage Road and Whitten Road. The property contains forest, pine groves, beaver ponds, large wetland areas and Tucker Brook Falls, located on Tucker Brook which runs through the property. There is also the remains of an old mill along this brook. [back to map]  [pdf map]
water bodies	5. Souhegan River Trail: Beginning at the Milford Fish Hatchery Land on North River Road, this trail follows the Souhegan River for about 7/10 miles. A map of this trail is available at no charge at the Milford Town Hall. [back to map]   [pdf map]
forests water bodies picnic	6. Mitchell Brook Trail: This trail is located in Mile Slip Town Forest. It leads the hiker from the parking area off Mile Slip Rd. down through the forest to the riparian buffer along Mitchell Brook and back up to Mile Slip Rd. It is approximately 1.3 miles long and steep in some places. [back to map]
water bodies picnic	7. Granite-Town Rail Trail: This 2.86 mile long trail runs from the DPW Garage on South St. to the Brookline Town line, and on into Brookline. [back to map] home | about | hiking trails | fishing spots | forests | picnic spots | historic | parks and recreation | scenic roads | wildlife | streams and water bodies Copyright © 2001 Milford Conservation Commission