244 Plain St, Hanover, MA 02339, USA
Owned By: Town of Hanover
About 2 miles of trails through woods and wetlands.
Features
In earlier times, this land was within the region of the Wampanoag and Massachuseuk (or Massachusett) Native American tribes.
Trail Description
About 2 miles of intersecting trails. The main trail, which is relatively wide, follows an old road, while the spur trails are narrower. From the trailhead on Old Farm Road, the main trail leads along a power easement and then into the woods. There is a loop blazed with green and red Hanover Conservation markers, plus spur trails to Colonial Drive, Tucker Road, Aspen Drive, and Fair Acres Drive.
Habitats and Wildlife
This area contains wetlands as well as some upland forest. Trees include pine, oak, beech, birch and hemlock. The streams and swamps in this area drain to the Drinkwater River. The Drinkwater River merges with French’s Stream within Hanover’s Forge Pond Park to form the Indian Head River, a major tributary to the North River.
Historic Site: No
Park: No
Beach: No
Boat Launch: No
Lifeguards: No
Size: 55 acres
Hours: Dawn to Dusk
Parking: Pedestrian access with roadside parking on Old Farm Road, Fair Acres Drive, Aspen Drive, Tucker Road, and Colonial Drive.
Cost: Free
Trail Difficulty: Easy
Facilities:
Geocache location.
Dogs: Dogs must remain on leash. Scoop the poop!
Boat Ramp: No
ADA Access: No
Scenic Views: Yes
Waterbody/Watershed: North River watershed