The Twin Oaks field was bought by the Sharon Land Trust (SLT) in 1998, after it was threatened with development. The hill held two oaks that had graced the landscape since before the American Revolution. In 2013, shortly after Hurricane Sandy, the first oak fell, and its twin followed later that fall.
The SLT planted two 28-foot white oaks in the field in hopes they would serve as a memorial to its rich history, and the Millbrook Garden Club donated entrance gate sculptures by artist Brenda Hall that had been crafted out of the fallen trees. Several tribute benches have been installed, making it a prime spot to picnic and enjoy the views.
For more information, visit the Sharon Land Trust's website.
From Sharon, take Millerton Road (Route 361) north, then turn right onto Mudge Pond Road. After Sharon Town Beach, turn right onto Mudgetown Road, trail head will be on the left.
Or take Route 41 north for about 3.3 miles, then turn left onto Dug Road and then the second left onto Mudgetown Road. The trail head will be on the right just after the crossing Long Pond Brook.
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