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Powder House

Rules, Regulations and other Information
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Assessor’s Map and Parcel(s): 4.C-28, 5.C-21, 5.C-22

Acres: ~81.95

Acquired: The Town of Bolton purchased the original 59.8 acres in 1972. In, 1987 an additional 13 acres were purchased. Then the following year the town conducted a land exchange to gain an adjacent 9-acre parcel. An additional 27.46 acres are protected by the Bolton Conservation Trust.

Features: The wooded hillside behind town hall boasts ledge, outcrops, and glacial erratics. Atop the hill resides the Powerhouse, constructed in 1812 for the storage of ammunition. The trail crosses a pipeline easement before entering back into mixed upland forest.

Access: Trail heads with limited parking are located at Quail Run subdivision road and the old town road (intersection of Golden Run and Sugar Road). There is ample parking at the Town Common or the rear of Town Hall. The trek provides a climb following the marked trail or the property can also be reached from the wider Old Town House Road. A large vernal pool is located near the entrance of Quail Run

Trails: HERE

Regulations for Use of Conservation Land

It is the intent and policy of the Conservation Commission that conservation land be maintained in a natural state. Some areas where appropriate the commission establishes trails to allow for passive recreational use. Any alteration to a Conservation property or trail by persons other than the Commission's authorized agents shall require the prior written permission of the Commission. The Conservation Land Rules and Regulations shall be adhered to at all times. Inclusive of the Dogs on Conservation Land Rules and Regulations. You may find these regulations on our town website or by clicking HERE.

Adopted 12/21/2010
The maps and data displayed on this site are for reference and planning purposes only. The Town of Bolton assumes no legal responsibility for the information contained herein. The items specified above are restrictions specific to the conservation property. They are included for transparency purposes only. They do not give anyone the right to alter conservation property. That is ONLY the authority of the conservation commission or its authorized agents.