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Trail Through Time (Wheeler Farm to Potato Cave)

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Trail Through Time (Wheeler Farm to Potato Cave)

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Trail Through Time (Wheeler Farm to Potato Cave)

Name: Trail Through Time (Wheeler Farm to Potato Cave)
Rating: 2

Recommended by 2 hikers

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Please check local regulations for: Nashoba Brook Conservation Land

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Location: Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

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1. Wheeler Farm – Spring Hill Conservation Land loop from North Acton

9.29km

02:25

60m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Wheeler Farm loop from North Acton

2.95km

00:46

20m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Wheeler Farm loop from North Acton

3.34km

00:52

20m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Jamie S.

December 8, 2024

The Trail Through Time is a two-mile bicultural heritage trail located within Acton's Nashoba Brook Conservation Land. This loop trail, which is also a part of the Yellow Trail, guides you through twelve different historic sites featuring stone structures from pre-historic, colonial, and industrial periods, including the Nashoba Brook Stone Chamber and remnants of early mills and farmsteads. The trail crosses Nashoba Brook twice on footbridges and traverses through wetlands, woodlands, and over historic stone walls. Visitors can access the trail from multiple entrances, with a main kiosk situated off Wheeler Lane within the historic Wheeler Farm area.

This section of trail parallels Nashoba Brook from Wheeler Farm (and Robbins Mill) to the Potato Cave. Keep an eye out for beavers and other animals along this pretty section of trail, especially as you near the boardwalks by the potato cave. It can be quite muddy (sometimes flooded!) in the spring so make sure you have proper footwear.

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Distance 818 m

Uphill 0 m

Downhill 10 m

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Trail Through Time (Wheeler Farm to Potato Cave)

1. Wheeler Farm – Spring Hill Conservation Land loop from North Acton

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