Frank Knowles Little River Reserve Loop

The boardwalk and viewing platform on the Little River Reserve is the crown jewel of the reserve and is a must see for bird watchers. There is a 500acre block of publicly accessible protected land surrounding the headwaters of the Little River. Visitors can stroll through wetlands covered with ferns and mossy boulders, hillsides dominated by hulking yellow birch and white pine, glades of austere beeches, wide expanses of salt marsh, and old fields teeming with wildflowers and birdlife. There is a network of stone walls and historic farmhouse and barn foundations. The large contiguous forest areas are excellent habitats for birds such as the barred owl.