Neponset River Reservation
About
Neponset River Reservation is a 219-acre state park in Massachusetts, about 2 miles from Norwood. The land is managed by the state's park and recreation agency. For the most comfortable weather, aim for September or late spring. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Norwood show September highs around 77°F with lows near 52°F, while May runs from about 48°F to 71°F. The surrounding area has plenty to pair with a visit. The East Branch Neponset River, a canoeing route, lies about half a mile away. Pinnacle Trail and Endean Trail are hikes within 3 miles, and the climbing at Devil's Rock is about 2.9 miles off.
Park size
219 acres
Location
Neponset River Reservation
Massachusetts
Data source: USGS PAD-US 4.1 (Protected Areas Database, public domain)
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Apr–Jun. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 61–80°F and lows of 39–57°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Norwood Mem Ap, MA weather station, 1.7 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan40° high21° low
- Feb42° high22° low
- Mar49° high29° low
- Apr61° high39° low
- May71° high48° low
- Jun80° high57° low
- Jul86° high63° low
- Aug84° high61° low
- Sep77° high52° low
- Oct66° high41° low
- Nov55° high34° low
- Dec44° high26° low
Where it is
- Neponset River Reservation · Public land
- Nearest town
- Norwood, Massachusetts · 2.1 mi
- Managed by
- State Park and Recreation
Nearby
- East Branch Neponset RiverCanoeing0.6 mi
- Pinnacle TrailHiking2.7 mi
- Endean TrailHiking2.8 mi
- Devil's RockRock climbing2.9 mi
- Vittles WallRock climbing3.5 mi
- Mosquito WallsRock climbing3.5 mi
- Lunch WallRock climbing3.5 mi
- Accord PathHiking3.7 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
