Destination Ipswich: Turkey Hill & Kamon Farm

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In this episode, we took a 3-mile walk that started at the Turkey Hill Conservation Area trailhead on Pineswamp Rd., with a connector trail to Essex County Greenbelt’s new property, Kamon Farm. From there we enjoyed a scenic return on Pineswamp Rd. to the small parking lot for Turkey Hill. Thanks to producer Randyll Collum at Ipswich ICAM.

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Kamon Farm-Turkey Hill hike

The newest addition to Essex County Greenbelt properties in Ipswich is Kamon Farm on Pineswamp Rd. which abuts to the Turkey Hill Conservation area. With a combined total of over 100 acres, conserving these properties permanently protects public trail access, drinking water, wildlife habitat, and active farmland.

For this episode of Destination Ipswich, we started at the Turkey Hill parking lot, which is close to town on Pineswamp Rd. This is a small parking lot with room for a couple of cars.

Alternatively, you can start your hike at Kamon Farm and continue to Turkey Hill with a connector trail. View the location on Google Maps.

Entrance to Kamon Farm Conservation area
There is a substantial parking lot at the entrance to Kamon Farm, with an easy trail along the periphery of the field.
If you would rather just take in the view, this comfortable bench is at the start of the trail.
A short connector trail takes you to the Turkey Hill Conservation area, with fairly steep climbs & descents, and excellent views of the surrounding hills. The total elevation gain for the 3-mile walk is about 380 ft.

Visit the Kamon Farm page on the Essex County Greenbelt site.

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