Rocky Narrows
Located deep in the forested hills of Sherborn is Rocky Narrows. Or as it was referred in the Colonial times, the “Gates of the Charles.”
274 acres of ancient forest bordered by the Charles River.
And if you look at the geography, just even this Google image, you can see why this was such a strategic point along the Charles.
In 1897, luckily for everyone, Rocky Narrows became the first reservation safeguarded by the Trustees.
And guess who was behind it?
Of course he was.
There are so many trails that no matter how much you just want to forest bathe and get lost, you will actually get lost.
For reference, here is the trail map, but based on experience, I would also recommend following along, at least your first time with AllTrails.
best loop
Blue trail.
I usually park at the intersection of Forest and Goulding and take the red trail until it meets the blue.
Watch as ferns take over and you’ll feel transported under the canopy of hardwood and evergreen trees.
Wind up ancient granite walls and you’ll see why this was such a vital vantage point during King Philip’s war.
