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

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United States

Massachusetts

Essex County

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

Easy

4.9

(3420)

16,530

hikers

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: August 18, 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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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7.65 km

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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