• Lane Homestead
• Laprelot Road, Foxboro, MA
• Trailhead:  42° 5’8.04″N, 71°15’21.22″W
• Last Time Hiked: August 18, 2018
• Approximate distance hiked: 1.2 miles
• Easy.          

On the west side of the Neponset Reservoir lies system of trails. From the second parking area past the Learning Center and adjacent park is the beginning of the “Storybook Trail”. This trail, short in itself, is a good trail for young children venturing out into the woods. Following this trail there are several posts with a page from a children’s book. There are over 20 pages to read following the trail counter-clockwise. After passing two pillars and following the trail downhill, the Storybook Trail turns to the left. Take a break from the story for a moment and continue straight passing a shed like structure along the reservoir. Turn to the left after the structure. There are two dead end trails to follow here that each lead to points with sweeping views of the reservoir. From here retrace your steps back past the structure and turn right back onto the Storybook Trail. This stretch is also part of the 33 mile Warner Trail. Continue to follow the posts. Soon you will turn left, stay to the left when you reach a grassy area with an abandoned garage. The trail continues back into the woods. At the next intersection turn right and retrace your steps back to the parking area. Keep in mind that the parking lots are closed here when there are events at nearby Gillette Stadium.

Map can be found at: Lane Homestead

Along The Neponset Reservoir