Copicut Woods

Copicut Woods is a nature reserve in Fall River combining forests, wetlands, and streams as the southern gateway to the 13,600-acre Southeastern Massachusetts Bioreserve. The site contains multiple habitat types that support diverse plants and animals across its protected landscape.

The Trustees of Reservations acquired this woodland in 2002, establishing it as a protected space within the broader Southeastern Massachusetts conservation network. This action was part of a larger regional effort to preserve important natural habitats.

The name Copicut comes from a Wampanoag word meaning deep woods, connecting the site to the region's indigenous past. As you walk the trails, you move through a landscape shaped by centuries of Native presence.

The reserve is accessed by 5.4 miles of marked trails starting from the main parking area on Indian Town Road, with numbered signs for orientation. Picking up a trail map before you start makes it easy to navigate the different routes and explore the various habitat areas.

The site harbors one of the region's few remaining Atlantic white cedar swamps, reached by a wooden boardwalk over Miller Brook. This uncommon wetland type allows visitors to experience a forest environment that is rarely found and difficult to access elsewhere.

Location: Massachusetts

GPS coordinates: 41.70500,-71.05440

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:05