Colby-Phillips Trails

Moderate Dog friendly Parking available Scenic views

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 systems in town, worth a visit if you want a mix of terrain in a single walk. Also explore Myrtle Street Fields/Ceurvels Park and Ellis Baseball Fields, other trails in Hanover. Try Myrtle Street Fields/Ceurvels Park for a similar trail experience featuring wetland.

More Info

NSRWA: https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/colby-phillips-trails/
NSRWA: https://www.nsrwa.org/nature-walks-in-hanover-13-places-to-explore/
AllTrails: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/massachusetts/colby-philips-trail-via-hanover-greenway
south-shore-hiking-trails.com: https://www.south-shore-hiking-trails.com/colby-phillips-trail.html
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/colby-phillips-trails

Trail Map (PDF) Get directions

Town	Hanover
Managed by	Town
Size	147 acres
Dog-friendly	Yes
ADA access	No
Difficulty	Moderate
Waterbody	Cushing Brook (North River watershed)
Cost	Free

Parking

Park along driveway at Hanover Middle School (cross Whiting St); also 1409 Hanover St (Rte 139) rail trail

Facilities

Benches, boardwalks, observation deck on Cushing Brook Marsh, bridge over Cushing Brook

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