The forest has reclaimed this centuries-old pastureland along the Charles River, where trails lead to lovely views of the river and its floodplain.
Shattuck Reservation is made up of a forested upland neck of oak and pine overlooking a wet meadow and red maple swamp. Like adjacent Noon Hill, Shattuck Reservation’s old stone walls indicate that it was once 19th-century pasture. The reservation is part of a network of Trustees properties linked by the Charles River; for a great paddling trip, visit them all.
Follow a short trail that leads to a view of the Charles River and Marshview Point, a 10-acre finger of upland nearly surrounded by floodplain. Look for a trail extension across Causeway Street connecting Shattuck Reservation to Noon Hill.
Open year-round, sunrise to sunset. FREE to all.
Causeway Street
Medfield, MA 02052
Telephone: 508.785.0339
E-mail: charlesrivervalley@thetrustees.org
Get directions on Google Maps.
From I-95/Rt. 128: Exit 31B onto Rt. 109 West into center of Medfield. From intersection of Rts. 27 and 109 in Medfield, take Rt. 109 West for 0.1 mi. and immediately turn left onto Causeway St. Follow for 1.3 mi. and turn left onto Noon Hill Rd. Entrance and parking (15 cars) on right. Shattuck Reservation is across Causeway St. from Noon Hill.
From I-495: Exit 48. Follow Rt. 109 East and take right onto Causeway St., 0.1 mile before intersection of Rts. 109 and 27. Follow directions as stated above.
We recommend that you download a trail map before you head out.
Original acreage a gift of Henry L. Shattuck in 1970. Additional land given by Robert I. Hunneman in 1978 and Mrs. Louise Heck in 1989. Additional land purchased from the Paine family in 1993.
A pleasant place to walk or walk the dogs. New trails now give you several loops to try. Connects with Noon Hill Reservation (that has more parking) so you can extend your hike a lot. Not very busy, so you can enjoy some peace and quiet.
– EagleEyeBoston, TripAdvisor