Middlesex Fells Reservation--Wright's Pond

About this Location

Wright's Pond is a small body of water located in the Middlesex Fells Reservation. The pond was once used for ice harvesting in the 19th century, along with Spot and Doleful Ponds. Wright's Pond is named after Elizur Wright, a prominent abolitionist, and actuary who advocated for the creation of a public park around Spot Pond. Wright's Pond is accessible by a trailhead from South Border Road in Medford and offers views of the surrounding forest and hills. 

About Middlesex Fells Reservation

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The Middlesex Fells is a large tract of land lying only five miles from Boston and inside MA-128. It is accessible through 50 miles of trails and carriage roads and bisected by I-93. Inside the Fells are several ponds, including Spot Pond, three connected reservoirs for the town of Winchester, and several smaller ponds. The Fells’ history includes industrial use for timber, pasture, quarrying, ice, and waterpower. The Fells are largely wooded with mixed deciduous and coniferous second-growth forests that include a hemlock taiga and a sturdy grove of pines at Virginia Wood, and a red pine monoculture surrounding the Winchester reservoirs. A 10-acre meadow is in the Sheepfold area, with several smaller open fields and areas of low, secondary growth.

The site is an important migratory stopover or seasonal concentration site for migratory land birds (e.g., warblers).

Features

  • Restrooms on site

  • Wheelchair accessible trail

  • Entrance fee

Content from Middlesex Fells Reservation Official Website

Last updated January 5, 2024