




Varied preserve with forests, meadows, wetlands and the historic Chelsea (Chelsey) Mansion and Knollwood ruins—offers layered landscapes, deer and birdlife, and estate architecture. Best light: golden hours for meadows and mansion, dappled morning light in forests. Park at Bill Paterson Nature Center (maps/permits/restrooms) or equestrian entrance for quickest access to Knollwood. Trails are many and sometimes poorly marked—grab a paper map at the nature center or use AllTrails. Weekday mornings





Varied preserve with forests, meadows, wetlands and the historic Chelsea (Chelsey) Mansion and Knollwood ruins—offers layered landscapes, deer and birdlife, and estate architecture. Best light: golden hours for meadows and mansion, dappled morning light in forests. Park at Bill Paterson Nature Center (maps/permits/restrooms) or equestrian entrance for quickest access to Knollwood. Trails are many and sometimes poorly marked—grab a paper map at the nature center or use AllTrails. Weekday mornings