Mount Ward (Massachusetts)

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Mount Ward is a small summit in Marlboro, Massachusetts. The summit rises to an elevation of 126 meters or 413 feet. [1] The hill is located east of the city. [2] The summit is located within a dedicated conservation area, Marlborough's Mount Ward Conservation Land. [3] The summit can be reached via a dedicated trail, where a large maple tree graces the summit. [4] The tree is estimated to be over 100 years old. [3]

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