Our Properties
More than 50 miles of foot trails and old cartways provide easy access to MECT woodlands. Our trail map of the Wilderness Conservation Area and all conservation properties will guide you in hiking, running, cross-country skiing, birdwatching, botanizing, and biking in designated areas. If you would like a printed copy of the trail map, become a member of MECT and receive a free map. You can also mail a check for $6.00 payable to Manchester Essex Conservation Trust to MECT, P.O. Box 1486, Manchester, MA 01944, and include your mailing address. MECT trail maps are also available for purchase for $5.00 at one of these locations: Riverside (Seaside) Cycle – 23 Elm St. Manchester; Manchester Hardware – 35R Beach St. Manchester; and Essex Bird and Pet Supply – 121 Eastern Ave, Essex.
Woodlands Guide
Manchester and Essex contain many areas of local interest and historical significance. The Woodlands Guide provides an overview of the Wilderness Conservation Area and other reservations in these two communities. The guide includes some history of the origins of conservation in the area and shares stories and legends about some of the unique landmarks in the woods. It also describes trails and some of the geological features and flora and fauna to be found on them.