Whittemore Sanctuary

Marc Hayem

2 months ago

Very nice and shady. Well marked. Avoid the summer months, the swarms of mosquitoes are particularly hungry and aggressive.

Luke Z

a year ago

A good nature preserve. Has both short trails and long multiple hour long loops. Only complaint is that it’s very easy to get turned around and the place could use a couple more maps. But that’s nitpicking this place has Beautiful scenery, plenty of bogs and springs. Also a good view of an isolated section of lake quassipaug. The trail is difficult in some areas and has loose rock. But for the most part it’s a fun park. Just be sure to bring bug spray and to watch out for horse and deer flies.

Kelly C

2 years ago

Peaceful trails. I’ve come here many times and it never disappoints. Dogs love it. The white/red/blue trails are marked fairly well and offer lots of options for long or shorter hikes. For some reason the yellow trail becomes very dense along the bog and I lose confidence I’m going the right way and end up backing out. It’s a bit buggy (mosquitoes) so bring a good bug repellent. Trails are easy/moderate. Just enough elevation on some of the trails to get the heart pumping with a brisk walk, but that’s all relative. Taking the loop clockwise will have you hiking up a slightly rocky area vs walking down the rocky area if taking the trail counter clockwise.

Lorein Cipriano

3 years ago

Great trails and very peaceful.

patrizia farina

3 years ago

Very easy to navigate, Whittemore offers 2 lakes (Lake Quassapaug and what they call the Bog), incredible variety of vegetation and a wooden structure for bird watching. I really enjoy the place.