Located near two larger conservation areas, Quinebaug Woods is a valuable addition to the broader ecological landscape. Trek north up and over a “hogback”—an exposed, rocky ridge—where a stone chimney and foundation steps are all that remains of a cabin built in the early 20th century.

Further along the path, a shaded vernal pool supports American toads, spotted salamanders, and wood and pickerel frogs. Turn east and follow the Quinebaug River whose banks host a beaver lodge, kingfishers, great blue herons, sunfish, and bass. Cardinal flowers bloom in late summer along the river’s edge.

Trek the one-mile loop trail north along the Quinebaug River before turning west and heading up and over a “hogback”—an exposed, rocky ridge where oak, hickory, white ash, and white pine comprise the open canopy while dense stands of hemlock appear below. You’ll find a stone chimney and foundation steps, the last being the remains of a cabin built in 1932.

• WHEN TO VISIT
  Daily, sunrise to sunset. Allow a minimum of one hour; two hours if also visiting nearby Tantiusques.
• ADMISSION
  FREE to all.
• Please note that the parking lot is not plowed in the winter.

Dug Hill Road
Holland, MA 01521

Email: info@thetrustees.org

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Directions
From the Mass Turnpike (I-90), take Exit 78 to I-84 South. Take Exit 3 to Rt. 20 West. At the intersection with Rt. 148, turn left onto Holland Rd. Follow Holland Rd into Holland, where it becomes Sturbridge Rd. Look for the dam at the Hamilton Reservoir on your left. Immediately after passing the dam, turn right onto Dug Hill Rd. The entrance and parking (3 cars) is on the right.

We recommend that you take a photo of the map on your phone so you can refer to it during your visit, or download a trail map before you visit.

• Hunting is not permitted at this reservation. Learn more about hunting on Trustees properties.
• Trails are closed to mountain biking March 1 to April 30 during muddy season.
• Dogs are welcome, but must be leashed.
• Fishing is allowed, but must follow all state regulations.
• Horseback riders shall ride at a walking pace and avoid muddy areas of the trails.
• Please note that the parking lot is not plowed in the winter.
• PHOTOGRAPHY: We ask that photographers or their clients become Contributing Level Members before conducting portrait sessions at this property.  Click here for more information, and to request permission for any portrait sessions. The Trustees of Reservations reserves the right, and may give permission to its designated photographers and videographers, or to outside media, to photograph or video visitors and program participants at all its facilities and properties.