In Essex County, the Greenbelt maintains and protects a bunch of nature/hiking reservation. I was thinking I like to check a bunch of them out. Today, we will adventure to and hike around Beverly Commons. This place has been recommended to me by a few ladies in our group. I’ll try to create a 4 or so mile hike we all can do together.

*This will be another new area for me. If anyone is familiar with the area and would like to help lead us along, please let me know.*

**Beverly Commons Conservation Area**

https://www.ecga.org/property/beverly-commons-conservation-area

Majestic Hemlocks, Rock Outcrops & Great Trails
Long referred to as “Beverly Commons,” this area is a mosaic of City- and Greenbelt-protected land that includes an extensive trail network under a serene forest canopy.

This is a popular spot for year-round recreation.
This conservation area boasts an impressive stand of eastern hemlock, a majestic tree species that lives up to 800 years. Hemlock’s tolerance of low light enables it to form dense canopies that provide a unique habitat for many plant and animal species.

This was at one time an Indigenous landscape with special resources to be found in its vernal ponds, hemlock forest, and trail sides for the making of medicines.

During colonial times the "Commons" was a major thoroughfare from Salem to Gloucester, and during the witchcraft hysteria of 1692, the area became known as "Witches' Woods" after a number of families took refuge here.

Open dirt roads and color-blazed trails crossing hills and forest make this an excellent destination to mountain bike, run and snowshoe. Impressive rock outcroppings and glacial boulders dominate much of the landscape. Vernal pools and amphibian breeding can be seen in early spring.

**Parking/Entrance**
[Greenwood Avenue, Beverly](https://maps.app.goo.gl/DA1kAkLbjZneN9L99) (Opens in Google Maps). This route starts with a wide cart path and then transitions into broader trails, serving as the most commonly used entrance.

***Park to the right on Stone Ridge Road. Please do not block the gate***

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