Turkey Hill Brook

Mill Street., Paxton
508 792-3969

A peaceful 400-acre retreat in the heart of central Massachusetts, Moore was the site of grist and saw mills from 1747 through the early part of this century. It then became a private estate. What remains today is the best of both: stone mill foundations, a restored sawmill, and mountains of glorious rhododendrons, azaleas and mountain laurel. The flowers cascade down hills, line wooded paths and decorate waterfalls.

The power of falling water was early New England's primary energy source. Turkey Hill Brook, dropping 90 feet in less than a quarter mile, was a good mill site, and as many as five separate mills may have been built here. The remnants of the mill-village at Moore give a glimpse of the old rural manufacturing economy which was displaced by the industrial developments of the nineteenth century.

Recreational Opportunities
Canoeing, Fishing, Hiking, Historic Site, Hunting (Restrictions), Interpretive Program, Scenic Viewing Area, Skiing (Cross-Country), Walking Trails.

Trail Map
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Park Directions
Moore State Park is located in mid-central Massachusetts.
From Worcester: Rte 122 west, Rte. 31 south. Park is on the right.