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Savery Avenue Conservation Area

Savery Avenue Conservation Area, 198 Main St, Carver, MA 02330, USA

Town of Carver: (508) 866-3400

Owned By: Town of Carver

Savery Avenue in Carver was the first divided highway in the country. It was presented to the public in 1861 by William Savery. Today you can walk up and down the paved roadways (about 0.85-mile round trip) in the shade of tall pine trees, or enjoy the adjacent woodland trails, including a 0.28-mile loop.

Features

This road was first paved in 1905. The town of Carver purchased it in 1995, for historic preservation.

This land is within the region of the Wampanoag tribe. To learn more about local Native American tribes, we encourage you to interact with their members. The Mashpee Wampanoag and the Herring Pond Wampanoag share information on their websites.

Trail Description

The paved roadways provide a pleasant walk among tall pines, about 0.85 mile round-trip. Or explore the adjacent woodland trails, including a 0.28-mile loop. Follow the green trail arrows. There are additional trails on site that are less well-traveled and may be more challenging to follow.

Habitats and Wildlife

This property is mostly pine forest with some maple and oak, and a few birch and holly trees. There are also some small glacial erratic boulders. It is located within the watershed of South Meadow Brook. The brook flows south through Carver and joins with Rocky Meadow Brook in South Carver to form the Weweantic River. The Weweantic River flows for 17 miles through Carver, Middleborough and Rochester, and drains into Buzzards Bay in Wareham.

  • A photograph of an informal parking area and an informational kiosk, at the edge of a forest.
  • A photograph of a property sign with pine trees and blue sky in the background.
  • A photograph of a paved roadway lined with tall pine trees.
  • A photograph of a historic marker mounted on a boulder.
  • A photograph of a trail through a pine forest.
  • A photograph of a wooden bench at the edge of a forest.
  • A photograph of a wide trail through a forest, with a green marker on one tree.
  • A photograph of a historic marker mounted on a boulder, at the edge of a forest.
  • A photograph of two paved roadways lined with tall pine trees.
Savery Avenue Conservation Area, 198 Main St, Carver, MA 02330, USA

Historic Site: Yes

Park: No

Beach: No

Boat Launch: No

Lifeguards: No

Size: 33 acres

Hours: Dawn to Dusk

Parking: Limited roadside parking in 2 places on Savery Ave.

Cost: Free

Trail Difficulty: Easy

Facilities:

Trash receptacles, historic markers, benches. Geocache location.

Dogs: Dogs must remain on leash. Scoop the poop!

Boat Ramp: No

ADA Access: No

Scenic Views: Yes

Waterbody/Watershed: South Meadow Brook (Weweantic River)

Other Things to Do at This Site

Hiking
Historical Sites
Paved Trails