The Simpson-Wood Preserve is named after the Simpson family who owned the preserve's land from 1963 until they sold it to the town in 2018. It was part of a larger property owned by the Wood family and its descendants who lived here after they received it as part of a pre-revolutionary war land grant (from approximately 1719 to 1939). North of the preserve lies the original colonial house (circa 1719) associated with the property.
A hike through the 114-acre preserve begins with a gentle climb to the Loop Trail through a hardwood forest to views of steep ledges and diverse wetland systems before a steep climb to the mostly level highlands. In addition to the marked trails, there are numerous other game paths, old farm roads, and logging trails.
For more information, see Mansfield’s Parks Rules and Regulations.
For more information, visit the Town of Mansfield's website or contact:
From Route 44 and points north, take Route 89 south. After crossing Mt. Hope/Tower Hill Road, the gravel parking lot is on the left.
From Mansfield Center and the junction of Route 195 and 89, take 89 (Warrenville Road) north for approximately 3.5 miles. The gravel parking area is on the left.
If the lot is full, park at Mt. Hope Park. Please use caution crossing the road to the Simpson-Wood Preserve Trail entrance.
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