Trails in the Mary Conklin Preserve
The Ray Smith Trail
Distance: main loop 1 1/2 miles
Difficulty: moderate
Special Features: old fields, areas in early succession, and mature forest areas.
Location: The Mary Conklin Preserve is entered at 144 Indian Hill Road, just north of the junction with Spaulding Road. Turn left at second driveway. A rustic gate marks the entrance to the driveway. The driveway beyond the garage leads to a private residence. Please respect the privacy of the residents and do not approach the house.
Entrance to preserve
The Mary Conklin Property is the site of the Ray Smith Trail. There are two sections to this trail.
The longer, yellow-dot trail is approximately one and one-half miles in length. It begins on the left side of the driveway. Off the yellow-dot trail is a spur marked with blue dots that leads to a vernal pool area.
The red-dot trail begin to the right of the driveway toward the small garage. Off of the red-dot trail is a trail, marked with green dots, that proceeds westward across the narrow Gillespie grant to Breezy Hill Road.
