Pulpit Rock

"Such a hidden gem right in Bedford, awesome for kids to trail runners. Well marked trails but an app is helpful to see how they all tie together"

"Very neat little Gorge, boardwalks though and water and woods, can be slick, so watch your kids, steep drop-offs near the pulpit."

"The Pulpit Rock Conservation Area is a the 338-acre parcel of land perfect for hiking, bird watching, and close-to-home outdoor experiences. This area features the gorge and ledge named “Pulpit Rock”, wetlands, stone walls, Pulpit Brook, a number of small picturesque waterfalls; rocky outcroppings, glacial erratics such as Indian Rock, beaver lodges, the remnants of Gage’s Mill. This is a fantastic place to hike to and can be seen alone or for a longer experience combined with a vist to Joppa Farm at the opposite end of the trail system. The whole area is full of streams, wetlands, fields, forest and fauna. But Pulpit rock is the center pieces and is worth seeing in any season. Parts of the trail were closed in the winter months due to ice. But there is still lots to see. We hiked in the winter with micro spikes on our boots and were fine. Lots of parking can be at Pulpit Rd, New Boston Road and at Joppa Farm."

"Awesome hiking area. I go here a lot. It does become more difficult to spot the trail markers around this time of year, May/June probably until mid fall because of the leaves. Just don't wander too far and always keep a check behind you and make sure you can still see the way back. The red trail in particular is hard to spot now. Pic included is of a small teepee like structure someone has built along the way. There is also a small rock structure someone has started building. Interesting construction. I think I would camp here if homeless lol!"

"It was a perfect Fall day for a hike to the Pulpit. 1st time but I'll be back! The mushroom variety was incredible! As an amateur mycologist, I was a kid in a candy store!"