Town conservation land since 1968
Barber Reservation
Open meadows, mixed woods, and about five miles of trails on Western Avenue.
Barber Reservation is one of the largest pieces of conservation land in Sherborn, and one of the easiest places in town to get a good walk in.
The Town conserved the land in 1968. It covers about 190 acres along Western Avenue. Roughly five miles of trails loop through open meadows and mixed woods. The meadows make for an easy, open walk with young kids, and the woods are some of the most colorful in town in the fall.
- Where
- Western Avenue, Sherborn
- Size
- About 190 acres, roughly 5 miles of trails
- Conserved
- 1968, Town of Sherborn
- Good for
- Walking, running, and mountain biking
- Cost
- Free
The trails
The trails start at a trailhead kiosk on a mowed field shaded by tall pines. From there, you can stay in the meadows for a short, sunny loop or head into the woods for a longer walk. Trails connect across the property, so it is easy to make your walk as short or as long as you like.
Parking
The gravel parking lot sits beside the Barber Reservation sign and an old red barn, a short walk from the trailhead.
Mountain biking
Barber is part of Sherborn’s network of shared trails, and mountain bikers use it along with walkers and runners. Please ride only when the trails are dry, slow down when you pass others, and say hello.
In the fall
From above, it is easy to see why fall is the best time to visit. The meadows are surrounded by red, orange, and gold woods.
Good to know
Before you go
- Dogs are welcome. Keep them under control and pick up after them.
- No motor vehicles, including dirt bikes.
- Stay on the marked trails, and skip them when they are muddy.
- Carry out whatever you bring in.
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