Blackall Preserve / Ballou Farm Preserve, Cumberland

Hike difficulty; 2 Moderate
Duration; 2- 1/2 hours
Distance: 5 Miles+-
Hunter Orange; not required
The trail through the Ballou Preserve is brief and follows an old farm path to the larger Blackall property which is a popular local walking area with multiple trails. The Blackall Preserve consists of 184 acres and contains some newly created, well marked trails, some traversing wooded lands containing visible remains of the state rock "Cumberlandite". Called "Ironrock" by the colonists and Native Americans, a magnet will stick to this rock as it can contain as much as 70% iron. The mostly singletrack trails meander through gently rolling hills. Expect to see small ponds, stone walls, mixed hardwoods, and bird species, especially bluebirds. Special thanks to the Cumberland Land Trust volunteers for creating and maintaining these trails.
Bring water, proper footwear, maybe a snack. Hiking poles could be useful, bug spray.
Blaze orange not required. Pace will be moderate with occasional breaks.

Liability Waiver:
Before signing up for this event, please read and understand the entire Write-Up and the Liability Waiver. By signing up for this event you, and any guests that accompany you, agree to the terms of the Liability Waiver.
As a condition of your voluntary participation in this activity you acknowledge and agree to the following: this activity involves inherent risks that can cause property damage, injury, illness, disability, and/or death to participants and/or others; you assume all risk associated with this activity; you are responsible for having the necessary knowledge, skills, abilities, clothing, and equipment to safely participate in this activity; you know and will follow the Hiker Responsibility Code described at www.hikesafe.com; the leader(s) of this activity are volunteers; and you for yourself, your heirs, executors, and administrators release, hold harmless, and indemnify the leader(s) and all members of this group from any and all claims for property damage, injury, illness, disability, and/or death - including those caused by negligence and/or other reason.

Park near the trailhead sign to the right of the Dollar Tree store.