Bailey Reservation, Haverhill, Massachusetts A short, quarter-mile, easy woodland trail, with Chadwick Pond shimmering beyond, this 22-acre conservation property offers a perfect introduction to the region’s natural beauty. The trail forms an easy loop through woodlands and along the shore of Chadwick Pond, making itan ideal spot for families of all ages to explore, with plenty of wildlife to observe. Waterfowl are abundant on the pond, especially wood ducks, and you may observe beaver activity and spot resident swans. Red oak, beech and maple dominate the trail, and in summer, the pond and adjacent wetland are covered in a thick mat of lily pads that present white flowers in July/August. This accessible conservation area is open to the public free of charge and is managed by the Essex County Greenbelt Association.