South Shore TrailsBroadway Wells Trails
Located in Hanover, Broadway Wells Trails is a 760 acre property showcasing historic significance. The 10 mile trail is perfect for hiking. The town estimates that once the remaining connections…
Hanover
23 trails
Indian Head River watershed town
Hanover was originally part of Scituate before incorporating in 1727. Today the town protects over 1,000 acres of conservation land, much of it along the historic mill sites of the Indian Head River.
Landscape
Bordered by the Indian Head River, part of the North River watershed shared with Pembroke and Hanson.
Conservation
The Hanover Conservation Commission, together with the town's Open Space Committee, oversees more than 1,000 acres of protected public land.
History
Hanover was originally part of Scituate before its incorporation in 1727. Along the Indian Head River, mills, dams, and forges once drove the local economy through the 17th to early 20th centuries; Wildlands Trust later led a multi-town trail restoration project along the river in partnership with Pembroke, Hanover, and Hanson.
Useful Links
- Hanover Conservation Commission
- https://www.hanover-ma.gov
- Wildlands Trust
- https://www.wildlandstrust.org
23 trails in Hanover
Chapman’s Landing and Iron Mine Brook Trails
Located in Hanover, Chapman’s Landing and Iron Mine Brook Trails is a 50 acre property with natural wetland habitats. This trail system is perfect for hiking. Along the two miles…
Clark Bog Trail
Clark Bog Trail featuring scenic pond views. This trail system is perfect for hiking. The trail provides a network of intersecting wooded paths, mostly circling a former cranberry bog, totaling…
Colby-Phillips Trails
Located in Hanover, Colby-Phillips Trails is a 147 acre property with natural wetland habitats. The 3 mile trail is perfect for hiking. It is one of the more varied trail…
Denham Pond
Located in Hanover, Denham Pond featuring scenic pond views. The 1. 2 mile trail is perfect for hiking. The trail is aptly named for a pond on site that weaves…
Ellis Baseball Fields
Located in Hanover, Ellis Baseball Fieldsthrough beautiful woodland. This trail system is perfect for hiking. It doubles as an alternate access point into the wider Hanover trail network nearby, so…
Folly Hill and Bog Iron Trails
Located in Hanover, Folly Hill and Bog Iron Trailswith natural wetland habitats. This trail system is perfect for hiking. Access and roadside parking are available via Willow Road, Beechtree Road,…
Forge Pond Park
Located in Rockland, Forge Pond Park is a 40 acre property featuring scenic pond views. This trail system is ideal for hiking and kayaking. The Forge Pond Trail near Parking…
French’s Stream Trail
French’s Stream Trail featuring scenic pond views. This trail system accommodates hiking, biking, and kayaking. From there, the trail continues for about half a mile through woods of pine, oak,…
Hanover Public Launch and Mattakeeset Trail
Located in Hanover, Hanover Public Launch and Mattakeeset Trailalong scenic waterways. This trail system is ideal for hiking and kayaking. The Hanover Public Launch itself is ideal for canoes and…
Hanover Senior Center Trails
Located in Hanover, Hanover Senior Center Trailswith natural wetland habitats. The 3 mile trail is perfect for hiking. It is part of a larger, roughly 3-mile network that extends to…
Historic Sylvester Field
Located in Hanover, Historic Sylvester Fieldwith natural wetland habitats. This trail system is perfect for hiking. After centuries of agricultural use, this historic property in Hanover Four Corners was preserved…
Indian Head River Trails
Located in Hanson, Indian Head River Trailsalong scenic waterways. This trail system is perfect for hiking. Don't miss the narrow footpaths that lead right down to the water's edge, often…
Ludden’s Ford Park (Hanover)
Located in Hanover, Ludden’s Ford Park (Hanover)featuring scenic pond views. The 4 mile trail is ideal for hiking and kayaking. The Luddam's Ford Park trails are centered around the pond.…
Melzar Hatch Preserve
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…
Myrtle Street Fields/Ceurvels Park
Located in Hanover, Myrtle Street Fields/Ceurvels Parkwith natural wetland habitats. The 3 mile trail is perfect for hiking. Right behind the park a bridge crosses Torrey Brook, connecting into the…
Nava-Stasiluk Conservation Area
Located in Hanover, Nava-Stasiluk Conservation Areawith natural wetland habitats. The 3 mile trail is perfect for hiking. It is part of a roughly 3-mile network linking the Hanover Senior Center,…
Old Rockland Fireworks Loop Trail
Located in Rockland, Old Rockland Fireworks Loop Trailthrough beautiful woodland. The 1 mile trail is ideal for hiking and biking. Along the way you will pass concrete structures that were…
Phillips Sanctuary and Firehouse Loop
Located in Hanover, Phillips Sanctuary and Firehouse Loop is a 55 acre property through beautiful woodland. The 1. 6 mile trail is perfect for hiking. 6-mile network of loop and…
Pine Island Trails
Located in Hanover, Pine Island Trailswith natural wetland habitats. This trail system is perfect for hiking. Visitors can also access the Plain Street trails while they visit. Also explore Myrtle…
Plain Street Trails
Located in Hanover, Plain Street Trailswith natural wetland habitats. This trail system is perfect for hiking. It is located is very close proximity to the Pine Swamp trail. Also explore…
Shingle Mill Brook Trail
Located in Hanover, Shingle Mill Brook Trailwith natural wetland habitats. This trail system is perfect for hiking. It leads to a gorgeous grove of beech trees set on a drumlin…
Tindale Bog
Located in Hanover, Tindale Bog is a 18 acre property featuring scenic pond views. The 3 mile trail is perfect for hiking. It links directly into the roughly 3-mile trail…