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Forest Trails

Phillips Sanctuary and Firehouse Loop

Owned By: Town of Hanover

55 acres of Hanover Conservation land, comprised of the Morrill Allen Phillips Sanctuary and the Merry Conservation parcel. 1.6 miles of intersecting, well-marked forest paths plus the occasional boardwalk and footbridge. A pleasant walk in the woods!

Features

Stone walls indicate this property’s agricultural past.

Trail Description

From the Firehouse Museum, the entrance trail leads across a footbridge to an extended forest loop with several spurs to private properties. Another entrance, with access to the same loop, begins at the end of Alden Road, where you’ll find signage for the Morrill Allen Phillips Sanctuary. The 1.6 miles of trails are mostly wide and easy to navigate. Many are marked with red or green blazes.

Habitats and Wildlife

Look for white tailed deer, coyotes, raccoons, garter snakes, and other creatures common to a pine woodland. A variety of birds call this parcel home. An unnamed brook runs through this property and eventually flows into the Indian Head River south of Broadway.

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Historic Site: No

Park: No

Beach: No

Boat Launch: No

Lifeguards: No

Size: 55 acres

Hours: Dawn to Dusk

Parking: Access and parking at Alden Road and at the Fire Station Museum on Broadway.

Cost: Free

Trail Difficulty: Easy

Facilities:

Benches.

Dogs: Yes

Boat Ramp: No

ADA Access: No

Scenic Views: Yes

Waterbody/Watershed: North River watershed

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