80 Hacketts Pond Dr, Hanover, MA 02339, USA
Owned By: Town of Hanover
A small pond in a neighborhood setting, suitable for fishing and seasonal ice skating.
Trail Description
There is about 1/10 mile of trail across the dam and along one edge of the pond. Please be respectful of private property nearby!
Habitats and Wildlife
This manmade pond is surrounded by maple trees, grass and shrubs. A concrete platform makes it easy to observe the dam that holds the pond in place.
Longwater Brook and two additional streams flow together at this spot. A dam holds the pond in place. Farther below the dam, Longwater Brook flows into the Drinkwater River. The Drinkwater River and French’s Stream flow together to form the Indian Head River. All of this takes place in Hanover. The Indian Head River joins with Herring Brook on the Hanover/Hanson/Pembroke line to form the North River, which flows through Hanover, Pembroke, Norwell, Marshfield and Scituate to its outlet at the Atlantic Ocean between Third and Fourth Cliffs, near Humarock.
Historic Site: No
Park: No
Beach: No
Boat Launch: No
Lifeguards: No
Hours: Dawn to Dusk
Parking: Limited roadside parking on Hackett's Pond Drive.
Cost: Free
Trail Difficulty: Easy
Dogs: Dogs must remain on leash. Scoop the poop!
Boat Ramp: No
ADA Access: No
Scenic Views: Yes
Waterbody/Watershed: Longwater Brook (North River watershed)