Concord Unit
This original 250-acre area that belonged to Samuel Hoar is still known as the "Great meadows," and is open to visitors. Several trails are available for wildlife observation, including the 1.7 mile Dike Trail. A great diversity of birds has been recorded here, and an annotated list of 221 species is available at Refuge Headquarters in the Weir Hill region. Muskrats, foxes, raccoons, cottontail rabbits weasels and squirrels are common. Amphibians and reptiles can be observed in the warmer months, but no poisonous snakes are found on the refuge.

Permit Information
No camping (frontcountry or backcountry) allowed.

Directions
From Concord Center, follow Rt. 62 toward Bedford. After 1 mile, turn left onto Monsen Rd. The Refuge entrance is on the left.

Information Center
No visitor center in this region. Leaflets are available at the Dike Trail in Concord.

Activities