Terms and Conditions

Last updated: June 2026

Please read these Terms and Conditions carefully before using middlesexfellsreservation.com (the "Site"). By accessing or using this Site, you agree to be bound by these terms.

1. About This Site

middlesexfellsreservation.com is an independent informational website about Middlesex Fells Reservation in Eastern Massachusetts. This Site is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, or any other government agency.

For official park information, rules, and programs, visit the DCR's official site at mass.gov/locations/middlesex-fells-reservation or contact DCR directly at 781-590-2100.

2. Informational Purposes Only

All content on this Site is provided for general informational purposes only. While we make reasonable efforts to keep information accurate and up to date, we make no warranties or representations — express or implied — about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, or suitability of any information on the Site.

Trail conditions, park hours, rules, fees, third-party services, and other details may change without notice. Always verify critical information with DCR or other official sources before your visit, particularly for safety-sensitive activities such as hiking, paddling, or horseback riding.

You rely on the information on this Site at your own risk.

3. No Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, middlesexfellsreservation.com and its operators shall not be liable for any loss, injury, damage, or expense — direct or indirect — arising from your use of this Site or your visit to Middlesex Fells Reservation based on information found here.

This includes, but is not limited to, personal injury, property damage, trail accidents, or any reliance on outdated, incomplete, or inaccurate content.

4. External Links

This Site contains links to third-party websites, including but not limited to mass.gov, mbta.com, paddleboston.com, and friendsofthefells.org. These links are provided for your convenience.

We have no control over the content, accuracy, or availability of external sites and do not endorse any third-party products, services, or information. Visiting external links is entirely at your own risk.

5. Advertising

This Site displays advertisements served by Google AdSense and may display other third-party advertising. Advertisers are selected automatically by Google and are not endorsements by this Site.

Third-party advertisers may use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your browsing activity. For more information, see Google's advertising policies and our Privacy Policy.

6. Intellectual Property

All original written content on this Site is the property of middlesexfellsreservation.com and may not be reproduced, copied, or distributed without written permission.

Factual information about the park, its trails, history, and facilities is derived from publicly available sources and is not claimed as proprietary. References to DCR, MBTA, Paddle Boston, Friends of the Middlesex Fells, and other organizations are for informational purposes only.

7. User Conduct

You agree not to use this Site in any way that is unlawful, harmful, or disruptive — including attempting to interfere with its technical operation, scraping content without permission, or using the Site to distribute spam or malware.

8. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to update these Terms and Conditions at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.

9. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, without regard to conflict of law provisions.

10. Contact

If you have questions about these Terms and Conditions, you can reach us via our Contact page.

See also: Privacy Policy