Rock House Reservation

Glaciers created the rock shelter that gives the 135-acre reservation its name. Its large size, height and southern exposure made the Rock House an excellent winter camp for Native Americans. More than three miles of trails take in spring-fed Carter Pond, the Rock House, and Balance Rock; a butterfly garden planted along a power line; stands of red pine and spruce planted in the 1930s and 1940s; and a steep hill that offers easterly views over rolling hills and westerly views of farmland. Visit year-round, daily, sunrise to sunset. Allow a minimum of 1.5 hours. Free admission.