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Willowdale Mill Reservation – Turtle Hill loop from Bradley Palmer State Park

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Essex County

Willowdale Mill Reservation – Turtle Hill loop from Bradley Palmer State Park

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Willowdale Mill Reservation – Turtle Hill loop from Bradley Palmer State Park

01:59

7.65km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: June 10, 2026

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281 m

Willowdale Mill Reservation

Highlight • Forest

Situated along the Ipswich River, the Willowdale Mill Reservation is a forested area with beautiful hiking trails. Most trails lead through pine forest, and while hiking through the area, make sure to not miss one of the highlights: the old mill site at the river.

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2.99 km

Turtle Hill

Highlight • Trail

Turtle Hill is part of the Bay Circuit Trail, a 320-kilometer (200 m) rail trail and greenway. This section connects Bradley Palmer State Park to the south with Cleveland Farm State Forest to the west. Trails through Willowdale State Forest are beautiful and are enjoyed by a wide variety of users.

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3.13 km

Turtle Hill

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Turtle Hill is a lovely wooded trail through the Willowdale / Cleaveland Farm State Forest. It forms part of the Bay Circuit Trail, a 320 kilometer (200 mi) greenway connecting the outlying suburbs of Boston. The trail is used by cyclists, trail runners and hikers.

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.85 km

1.10 km

470 m

226 m

Surfaces

3.73 km

3.30 km

626 m

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Monday 13 July

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32 %

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Willowdale Mill Reservation – Turtle Hill loop from Bradley Palmer State Park

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