About Rocky Hill
Located on the Groton-Ayer town line, Rocky Hill Wildlife Sanctuary is a land of impressive ledges, large boulders, beaver ponds, vernal pools, and extensive uninterrupted woodlands.
The sanctuary lies within a state-designated Area of Critical Environmental Concern and supports moose, beavers, and porcupines, as well as nearly 100 species of birds and more than 240 plant species.
Acres
441
Trail Mileage
3 miles Get details >
Sanctuary Highlights
- Rocky outcrop that overlooks a beaver pond provides a unique, eye-level view of numerous active Great Blue Heron nests.
- Granitic ridges, with exposed ledges on the hillsides and smaller outcrops and large boulders that provide protective cover for porcupines, nesting turkey vultures, and snakes.
- Plenty of rock surfaces, ideal growing sites for lichen, such as rock tripe or for rock polypody fern.
- Wood Frogs in the vernal pool alongside the Vernal Pool Trail in spring.
Location
Cardinal Lane, Groton, MA Get directions >
Managed by Central Properties
Hours
Trails: Daily, dawn to dusk
Admission
Free, donations appreciated