West Branch Preserve
Managed by Midcoast Conservancy
289 acres2.9 mi of trail
Katie's Way EastLean-to LoopKatie's Way WestTracy's Mill Loop
Dogs allowed
Directionsto West Bank Preserve
–Not graded
Outdoors in Somerville
Few parks or trails are on the map in Somerville
The biggest trail networks: West Branch Preserve (2.9 mi). 5% of Somerville’s land is conserved, about 773 acres. 291 acres are parks and preserves, 347 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
5%
773 acres · of 21.9 sq mi of land
Trails
5.0 mi
0.2 per sq mi of land
Park land
291 ac
347 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
12%
of residents within ½ mile
Highest peak
515 ft
Crummett Mountain
Lakes & rivers
4
The map
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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Easements protect land from building but are usually private.© OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS PAD-US
Places to walk
Pick a walk
The longest trail network is West Branch Preserve, with 2.9 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
EarthSong Sanctuary
Managed by Midcoast Conservancy
503 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
Cecil & Virginia Bramm Memorial Forest
Managed by Maine Woodland Owners
238 acres0.2 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
Palermo Preserve
Managed by Midcoast Conservancy
22 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
Who protects it
773 conserved acres
5% of Somerville’s land. Who manages Somerville’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
Land trusts & nonprofits974 ac
Not recorded289 ac
Private Other or Unknown · 568 acPrivate Conservation · 289 acUnknown Easement · 196 acConservation Easement · 196 acAgricultural Easement · 13 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 203 acres are conservation easements, usually private land. Public access isn’t recorded for 6 of 11 parcels. The walks above are places people visit.
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Branch Preserve Private Other or Unknown | Land trusts & nonprofits | 577 | Closed |
| Cecil and Virginia Brann Memorial Forest Private Other or Unknown | Land trusts & nonprofits | 258 | Restricted |
| Palermo Preserve Private Other or Unknown | Land trusts & nonprofits | 22 | Unknown |
Things to do
3 places to go in Somerville
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Playgrounds in Somerville
1 playground without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Peaks in Somerville
Crummett Mountain515 ft elevation
DirectionsMarrs Hill466 ft elevation
DirectionsTrails & water
4 named trails and 4 lakes & rivers
Named trails
Open to bikes · 3.3 miHorses · 3.3 mi
Katie's Way East1.1 mi
Lean-to Loop0.9 mi
Katie's Way West0.9 mi
Tracy's Mill Loop0.3 mi
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
When to get out
The best walking months in Somerville: May to September
NOAA’s 1991–2020 normals for the town and the daylight at its latitude. Outlined months have long days, highs of 59 to 86 °F and little rain for the place.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 9.2 | 10.4 | 11.8 | 13.4 | 14.8 | 15.5 | 15.2 | 14.0 | 12.4 | 10.9 | 9.5 | 8.9 |
| High (°F) | 29 | 32 | 40 | 53 | 64 | 73 | 78 | 77 | 70 | 57 | 45 | 35 |
| Rain (in) | 3.7 | 3.2 | 4.0 | 4.1 | 3.6 | 4.3 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 4.1 | 5.2 | 4.5 | 4.5 |
February is the driest month (3.2 in) and July the warmest (highs of 78 °F). 5.2 inches fall in October, the wettest month. The climate in Somerville →
Next door
Somerville and its neighbors
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| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somerville | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Windsor | 9% | 0.1 | 25 | 2% | C+ |
| Jefferson | 5% | 0.5 | 68 | 9% | B |
| Washington | 2% | under 0.1 | 5 | 5% | D |
| Palermo | 1% | 0.1 | 10 | 14% | C− |
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Somerville
Where can I hike in Somerville?
The longest trail networks: West Branch Preserve, 2.9 miles; Cecil & Virginia Bramm Memorial Forest, 0.2 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Somerville’s trails?
OpenStreetMap records dogs as welcome at West Branch Preserve. For the rest, check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Somerville?
1,215 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Somerville or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 291 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Somerville neighbors.
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Sources
Where this page comes from
Conserved and public land: USGS Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US), service updated July 2026. Parks, trails, playgrounds, beaches and other places: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL), map data as of 2026-10-28. Land and water area: Census 2025 Gazetteer. Residents near a park: 2020 Census blocks. National Register: National Park Service. How TownRatings grades the outdoors →