Dick & Nancy Eales Preserve at Moosic Mountain
Nature preserve
230 acres3.3 mi of trail
Blueberry Trail
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yetWebsite ↗
–Not graded
Outdoors in Mount Cobb
Few parks or trails are on the map in Mount Cobb
The biggest trail networks: Dick & Nancy Eales Preserve at Moosic Mountain (3.3 mi). 6% of Mount Cobb’s land is conserved, about 278 acres. 43 acres are parks and preserves, 21 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
6%
278 acres · of 7.1 sq mi of land
Trails
13 mi
1.9 per sq mi of land
Park land
43 ac
21 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
32%
of residents within ½ mile
Highest peak
1,821 ft
Mount Cobb
Lakes & rivers
1
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 Dick & Nancy Eales Preserve at Moosic Mountain, with 3.3 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Who protects it
278 conserved acres
6% of Mount Cobb’s land. Who manages Mount Cobb’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
Land trusts & nonprofits234 ac
Other or Unknown Local Government42 ac
Not recorded230 ac
Private Conservation · 464 acLocal Park · 42 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. Public access isn’t recorded for 2 of 5 parcels. The walks above are places people visit.
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moosic Mtn Barrens - Dick & Nancy Eales Preserve Private Conservation | Land trusts & nonprofits | 464 | Unknown |
| Ritter Land Acquisition Local Park | Other or Unknown Local Government | 42 | Open |
Things to do
4 places to go in Mount Cobb
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Playgrounds in Mount Cobb
2 playgrounds without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
Scenic views in Mount Cobb
1 scenic view without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Peaks in Mount Cobb
Mount Cobb1,821 ft elevation
DirectionsTrails & water
1 named trail and 1 lakes & rivers
Named trails
Open to bikes · 1.4 miUnpaved · 3.1 mi
Blueberry Trail0.7 mi
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
Biking & sports
0.0 miles of bike routes
Bike lanes are often missing from the map in smaller towns, so that number is likely low.
Courts & fields
1Softball
1Baseball
1Basketball
Includes school and college facilities, which aren’t always open to the public.
When to get out
The best walking months in Mount Cobb: May and July 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) | 9.5 | 10.6 | 11.8 | 13.3 | 14.5 | 15.2 | 14.9 | 13.8 | 12.4 | 11.0 | 9.8 | 9.2 |
| High (°F) | 31 | 34 | 43 | 56 | 67 | 75 | 79 | 77 | 71 | 59 | 47 | 36 |
| Rain (in) | 3.1 | 2.7 | 3.5 | 3.8 | 3.9 | 4.6 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.6 | 3.3 | 3.5 |
February is the driest month (2.7 in) and July the warmest (highs of 79 °F). 4.6 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Mount Cobb →
Next door
Mount Cobb 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Cobb | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Jefferson Township | 34% | 0.7 | 25 | 19% | B+ |
| Roaring Brook Township | 9% | 1.4 | 33 | 10% | B+ |
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Mount Cobb
Where can I hike in Mount Cobb?
The longest trail networks: Dick & Nancy Eales Preserve at Moosic Mountain, 3.3 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Mount Cobb’s trails?
Dick & Nancy Eales Preserve at Moosic Mountain doesn’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Mount Cobb?
29,040 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Mount Cobb or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 43 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Mount Cobb 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 →