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Access Nature Hike at Crystal Spring Preserve

  • Crystal Spring Preserve 91 School St Plainville, MA, 02762 United States (map)

Join Sister Barbara, volunteer Hike Leader Skip Stuck, and Programming Coordinator Amy Burt on our first guided hike at Crystal Spring Preserve. Access Nature hikes provide a space for new hikers to learn and enjoy the trails at a relaxed pace. On this occasion, we celebrate the history of the preserve, the kiosk installment, and the first guided hike at our Plainville preserve. Registration is required for this FREE event!

Registration closes on Tuesday, November 19 at 3 PM. Want to sign up after registration closes? Please email: events@wildlandstrust.org

Parking:

Meet at the trailhead of Crystal Spring Preserve (closest address is 91 School Street, Plainville, MA 02362). The trailhead parking lot off School Street (on the end nearest to Everett Skinner Road) is large enough to accommodate two cars. Streetside parking is available on the west side of School Street.

From I-495 North: Take exit 36B to Route 1 South to N. Attleboro. In 2.1 miles, turn right onto George Street. In 0.4 miles, turn left onto School Street. Look for the Wildlands Trust trailhead sign and parking lot on your right, about 500 feet up the road.

From I-495 South: Take exit 38 onto Route 1A and keep right onto Route 1A South. In 500 feet, turn left onto Nickerson Street. In 900 feet, turn right onto Berry Street. In 0.6 miles, turn left onto Wampum Street. In 0.6 miles, turn right onto Everett Skinner Road. In 1.0 miles, turn right onto School Street. Look for the Wildlands Trust trailhead sign and parking lot on your right, about 500 feet up the road.

What to Wear & Bring:

  • Sturdy, closed-toed shoes

  • Snacks

  • Water

  • Bug spray

  • Weather-appropriate clothing

What to Expect:

  • Hiking about 1 mile over occasionally steep and hilly terrain with exposed roots and rocks

  • Wildlands Trust staff and volunteers to guide you!

Restrictions:

  • All ages are welcome!

  • No pets

  • Limit 15 hikers

Outdoor programs are weather permitting. Cancellations and postponements due to weather will be announced online and registered attendees will be notified via email.

Questions? Please email: events@wildlandstrust.org

Earlier Event: November 19
VolunTuesday - Willow Brook Farm Preserve
Later Event: November 26
VolunTuesday - Taking a Break!