French’s Stream Trail

Easy Dog friendly Parking available Scenic views Boat launch

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, birch, beech, and maple, crossing a short footbridge over a stream and passing an old stone wall before the trail forks -- follow the red blazes for an up-close view of French's Stream itself. Try Whiton Woods and Cedar Crest for a similar trail experience featuring pond.

More Info

NSRWA: https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/frenchs-stream-trail/
NSRWA: https://www.nsrwa.org/the-hidden-gems-of-hanovers-forge-pond-park/
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/forge-pond-and-frenchs-stream-trails

Trail Map (PDF) Get directions

Town	Hanover
Managed by	Town
Size	0.51 miles
Dog-friendly	Yes
ADA access	No
Difficulty	Easy
Water type	River
Waterbody	Forge Pond, French's Stream, Drinkwater River (North River watershed)
Cost	Free

Parking

Ample on-site parking at Forge Pond Park, 245 King St, Hanover (best from Lot E)

Facilities

No facilities on trail itself; Forge Pond Park has benches, porta-potties, kiosks, dog-waste receptacles, pavilion w/ concession, small boat launch on Forge Pond

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