Elliott Laurel, Natural preserve in Phillipston, Massachusetts, United States.
Elliott Laurel is a protected woodland in Phillipston that spans multiple dozen acres with mountain laurel shrubs, rocky outcrops, and developed trail networks. The terrain includes varied forest sections ranging from dense thickets to more open areas beneath tall pines.
Frederick W. Elliott donated the land to The Trustees of Reservations in 1941, beginning this protected area's history. Additional land purchases during the 1970s expanded the preserve to its current size.
The preserve protects native mountain laurel populations that grow naturally throughout this woodland area. Visitors walking the trails encounter these flowering plants as part of the local ecosystem they help maintain.
The one-mile trail can be walked year-round or used for cross-country skiing in winter, with parking available off Queen Lake Road. Access is straightforward and the paths work for different skill levels.
The southern section features an elevated vantage point beneath tall pines surrounded by mountain laurel thickets that turn white when blooming in June. This spot offers a quieter retreat away from main trails.
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