The 50 acre Briar Hill property was acquired by the Town of Williamsburg in 1964 and is managed by the Williamsburg Conservation Commission. In the 1970s, volunteers developed trails and picnic areas on this land.

In April 2025, Hilltown Land Trust opened to the public two and a half miles of new loop trails on adjacent land. These trails connect to the Briar Hill Loop on the northwest side. The Sofinowski family bequeathed the 132 forested acres to HLT in 2023, specifying that the land be opened to the public for hiking and recreation. This new network also links to DAR State Forest trails. Learn more about the team effort of this project HERE.

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION

MAP of the Clary Hill/Briar Hill Trails. 

Please note that the Briar Hill Loop is currently being reconfigured. Temporary signage will guide you along the re-routes.

 Trail Use Guidelines:

• Pick up after your pet and keep dogs on leash at all times, per Williamsburg Conservation Commission.

• Carry in, carry out.

• Please stay on the trail and respect the land and generosity of the owners.

• Do not pick plants or feed wildlife.

• No fires, camping, or motorized vehicles.

Location: Turn right onto Old Goshen Road from MA-9, 1.1 mi. west of Williamsburg Village. Continue for 0.4 mi. Stay right at the “Y” intersection with Old Goshen Road onto Hemenway Road. Continue 0.7 mi from the “Y” then bear left onto Briar Hill Road. Continue 1.6 mi. Kiosk and parking area will be on the right.