Cave-like rock formations and their surroundings offer an intriguing blend of geologic and human history. The centerpiece is the 20-to-30-foot-high rock enclosure that stands guard over man-made Carter Pond.

Rock House’s mammoth proportions and southern exposure made it a welcoming winter camp for Indigenous people. Later, colonists cleared the forests for farming in the mid-17th century before William Adams—whose family would tend the land for more than 125 years—purchased the surrounding pastures to add to his farm.

Discover the nooks and crannies of this 296-acre tract via three miles of trails and woods roads. The centerpiece is the 20-to-30-foot-high rock enclosure that stands guard over man-made Carter Pond. Along the way, savor the wildflowers, hardwood forests, and pine groves, and watch for a wide variety of animals, from wild turkeys to painted turtles. Look for a striking example of glacial erratics in Balance Rock, perched atop a large stone outcrop.

Follow the signs to visit the home site of Lucy Stone, a prominent speaker for the rights of women and abolitionist who helped organize the first National Women’s Rights Convention in 1850, on Coy Hill Road, about a mile to the east of the Rock House main parking lot. The site was recently named to the National Register of Historic Places.  

• WHEN TO VISIT
  Daily, sunrise to sunset.
• ADMISSION
  FREE to all.
• Please note that while the parking lot is plowed in the winter, it may not be plowed for the first 24-72 hours following a storm.

** Please Note: During construction on Route 9, visitors are asked to park in the Pierce Road parking lot and stay off trails in the blast zone noted on this map.**

Route 9
West Brookfield, MA 01506

Email: info@thetrustees.org

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Directions
From the Mass Turnpike (Exit 63), take Rt. 32 North toward Ware where it joins Rt. 9. Stay on combined Rt. 32/9. When the routes separate, follow Rt. 9 East for 1.1 mi. to entrance and parking (12 cars) on left.

Follow the signs down the road and visit the site of the birthplace of Lucy Stone, a prominent speaker for the rights of women and abolitionist who helped organize the first National Women’s Rights Convention in 1850. The site was recently named to the National Register of Historic Places.  

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.

** Please Note: During construction on Route 9, visitors are asked to park in the Pierce Road parking lot and stay off trails in the blast zone noted on this map.**

• Hunting is permitted at this property west of Outer Loop only, subject to all state and town laws. It is recommended to wear brightly colored clothing like an orange vest or hat during the hunting season. Hunting is not allowed on Sundays. Learn more about hunting on Trustees properties, and read safety tips for non-hunters.
• Dogs are welcome, but must be leashed.
• Mountain bikes and horseback riders are permitted on the fire road only.
• Please note that while the parking lot is plowed in the winter, it may not be plowed for the first 24-72 hours following a storm.
• 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.