Melzar Hatch Preserve

Moderate Parking available Scenic views

Melzar Hatch is a 1.9 mile trail off Cedar Street in Hanover. The trail is known for cross-country running and is located near Hanover High School and Middle School. The trail is maintained by the Wildlands Trust.

Trail Notes

Colby Phillips trail is located across the street if you choose to extend your hike a little further.
Property is approximately 40 acres
Trail is known for being well suited to cross-country running
Parking is available behind each of the three schools (Hanover High, Hanover Middle, Cedar School)

More Info

Town of Hanover: http://www.hanover-ma.gov/sites/hanoverma/files/file/file/melzarhatchxctrailsrev1.pdf
NSRWA: https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/melzar-hatch-preserve/
NSRWA: https://www.nsrwa.org/nature-walks-in-hanover-13-places-to-explore/
Town of Hanover: https://www.hanover-ma.gov/open-space-committee/pages/trail-maps-and-historic-areas
Town of Hanover: https://www.hanover-ma.gov/open-space-committee/files/melzar-hatch-wildlands-trust-cross-country-trails

Trail Map (PDF) Get directions

Town	Hanover
Size	47 acres
Cost	Free
Stroller rating	TBD
ADA access	No

Parking

Limited on-site parking (non-school hours) at Hanover Middle School (45 Whiting St); also Cedar Elem. and Hanover HS

Facilities

Footbridges and short boardwalks

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