Melzar Hatch Preserve

Moderate Dog friendly Parking available Scenic views

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)

More Info

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
Managed by	Town
Size	47 acres
Dog-friendly	Yes
ADA access	No
Difficulty	Moderate
Waterbody	Longwater Brook and Drinkwater River (North River watershed)
Cost	Free

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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