Great Brook
Farm |
984 Lowell Rd.,
Carlisle, MA 01741
978 369-6312
Chosen by Yankee Magazine's Travel
Guide to New England as Editor's Pick 2000, Great
Brook Farm State Park stands as a jewel in northern Massachusetts!
Agriculture has been part of Great Brook's history for centuries.
Holsteins have been kept here for over 60 years and current
farmer Mark Duffy continues the tradition with his black &
white ladies. Native Americans used sections of Great Brook
Farm as sacred sites. Seventeenth century cellar holes comprise
"the city" where early English settlers worked one of numerous
mill sites on the 1,000 acre park.
Barn tours run daily and public tours on
weekends; both are available with reservations through the
month of October. There are over 20 miles of trails available
for walkers, hikers, mountain bikers, and horseback riders.
During the winter months, cross-country skiing is available
and one trail is lantern lit for a "mooon light" experience!
The ice cream stand is open through the month of October.
Parking Fees
Parking fees are now in effect at Great Brook Farm.
- Car - $2
- Student Bus Pass - $10
- Annual Pass - $35 (Massachusetts Residents) / $45 (Out
of State)
- Note: Handicapped, POW, Veteran plates and seniors 62 and
above with appropriate passes park for free.
Trail Map
Click here to view trail
map
Recreational Opportunities
Accessible Restrooms, Canoeing, Fishing, Hiking, Historic Site, Horseback Riding Trails, Mountain Biking, Skiing (Cross-Country), Visitors Center, Walking Trails
About the Park
The farm and buildings at Great Brook Farm comprise a classic
eastern Massachusetts agricultural landscape. The arrangement
of open fields, sturdy walls, diversified woodlands and historic
structures are significant images of our agricultural past.
An active dairy farm operates year-round and guided barn tours
are available from May to October. Amidst the beautiful scenery
lie 20 miles of trails for hiking, bicycling and horseback
riding. Notable Native American sites can be seen from these
paths. During the winter months, trail-grooming allows skiing
enthusiasts to take part in cross-country skiing. One of the
farm buildings has been converted to a ski rental concession.
Meadow Pond has a canoe launch and is ideal for fishing.
Park Directions
Great Brook Farm State Park is located in north-eastern Massachusetts.
From north or south: Take Rte. 128 to Exit
31B. Rte. 225 west to Carlisle Center. North on Lowell St. | 
