Melzar Hatch Preserve

Dog friendly ADA: No Free

Located in Hanover, Melzar Hatch Preserve. The 1. 9 mile trail is perfect for hiking. 9 mile trail off Cedar Street in Hanover. The trail is maintained by the Wildlands Trust. Also explore Myrtle Street Fields/Ceurvels Park and Ellis Baseball Fields, other trails in Hanover.

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)

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Town Hanover

Size 47 acres

ADA access No

Difficulty Moderate

Dog-friendly Yes

Managed by Town

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

Cost Free

Waterbody Longwater Brook and Drinkwater River (North River watershed)

Facilities Footbridges and short boardwalks