QUICK TRAIL FACTS
- Preserve Size: 103 acres
- Trail Mileage: ~1.7 miles in network
- Pets: yes
- Difficulty: easy
- Sights: wetland, woods, "natural amphitheater"
The main loop here is roughly 1.3 miles, with a small spur trail to a pretty marsh. The 100-acre preserve also includes an outdoor amphitheater, about a half-mile or so walk from the large parking lot. Other amenities include a covered picnic table, nature signs, and several benches along the pleasant trail.
The town, with help from volunteers, protects and maintains this preserve.
Directions: From the south follow Rte 197 (Richmond Road). Turn onto Hallowell-Litchfield Road at the Libby Tozier School, continue to Libby Road and take a left. Follow Libby Road, watching for sign and parking area for Smithfield Plantation on the left. From the north, follow Hallowell-Litchfield Road, and take a right on Libby Road at the Fire Station. Follow Libby Road, watching for the sign and parking area for Smithfield Plantation on the left. The parking lot is quite large.
