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Mill River

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Saugus River

Saugus River

SWIMMING INDESIGNATED

AREA ONLY

NO SWIMMING

Peckham Pond

Silver Lake (Upper Pond)

Pearce Lake (Lower Pond)

136 ft

171 ft

211 ft

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174 ft

Rocky Hill245 ft

Eagle Rock206 ft

Crow Hill273 ft

CastleRock287 ft

BreakheartHill 234 ft

Ash Hill233 ft

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Donna Road

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Walnut Street

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Ranger Trail

Nihan Road

Marsh Trail

Frog Pond Trail

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Spruce Path

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Saugus River Trail

Saugus River Trail

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Ridge Trail

Ridge Trail

Ridge Trail

Ridge Trail

Ridge Link

Pine Tops Road

Pine Tops Road

Pennsylvania Avenue

Mill Site TrailPearce Lake Trail

Pearce Lake Trail

Lodge Trail

Jeep Trail

Jeep Trail

Hemlock Road

Hemlock Road

Fox Run Trail

Fox Run TrailFlum

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Flume Road

Fern Trail

Elm Street

Eagle Rock Trail

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HIGH SCHOOL

WAKEFIELDMEMORIAL

HIGH SCHOOL

GOLF COURSE(PRIVATE)

GAS PIPELINE (NO TRAIL ACCESS)

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LYNNFIELD CABIN

STATION

RESERVATIONHEADQUARTERS

CLARKE CABIN

CAMP NIHANENTRANCE

OLDMILLSITE

WILDLIFEBLIND

PECKHAMCABIN

EMERSONCABIN

SPRAGUELODGE

RANGER

CAMP NIHANEDUCATIONCENTER

HEMLOCK ROADENTRANCE

BEACH

PARCHER FIELD

KASABUSKI RINK

MAINENTRANCE

NORTH 40

RHODODENDRONGROVE

MONTOWAMPATEOVERLOOK FLUME

AMPHITHEATER

EXERCISESTATIONS

BARKPLACEDOG PARK

PINE TOPSPICNIC AREA

CHIMNEY SITEPICNIC AREA

VISITORCENTER

* Gates are in place to discourage motor

vehicle use. All other trail users are welcome

to travel beyond gate.

DCR PropertyTown Boundary

WetlandPondStream

Elevation Contour (10 foot interval)

Healthy Heart Trail (2 miles)

Paved PathTrail

Forest RoadPaved Road

Hilltop; Scenic Vista

Lifeguard First Aid Station; Playground

Campsite; Showers

Park Building; Cabin

Picnic Area; Pavilion

Parking Lot; Gate*

Restroom (year-round; seasonal)

Christopher Dunne Visitor CenterL E G E N D

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0Designated by

a heart symbol, Healthy Heart Trails are

pathways or trails used for hiking or walking that are easy to moderate

in activity level and intended for routine

use to help build a healthy heart.

TRAIL USE GUIDELINES AT BREAKHEART RESERVATION • �e reservation is open from dawn to dusk. • Stay on designated trails and roads. • Observe all posted rules and regulations. • Motorized uses prohibited. • Leave no trace. Pack out your litter.

Respect wildlife.2019

Breakheart Reservation177 Forest StreetSaugus, MA 01906(781) 233-0834

Breakheart Reservation o�ers over 600 acres of forest reserve, with opportunities for hiking, biking and trail running. �e inner and outer paved loops are perfect for running and walking, and you can swim in the designated area during the summer months.

Camp Nihan Education Center is the perfect place for your next special use permit group camping experience. Explore and learn about a variety of nature and wildlife across 60 acres.

Both are part of the Massachusetts state park system and are managed by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), an agency of the Executive O�ce of Energy and Environmental A�airs.

ABOUT DCR

DCR oversees 450,000 acres of parks, forests, beaches, bike trails, watersheds, and dams. Its mission is to protect, promote, and enhance the state’s natural, cultural, and recreational resources. To learn more about DCR and to discover more parks and recreational opportunities within the Massachusetts state parks, visit www.mass.gov/dcr .

Welcome to DCR’s Breakheart Reservation

BreakheartReservationand Camp Nihan Education Center

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