Historic Sylvester Field

Dog friendly Free

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 in 2021 by the Wildlands Trust and the Town of Hanover, and it is bordered on two sides by old stone walls. Also explore Myrtle Street Fields/Ceurvels Park and Hanover Senior Center Trails, other trails in Hanover. Try Myrtle Street Fields/Ceurvels Park for a similar trail experience featuring wetland.

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Town Hanover

Size 20 acres

Difficulty Easy

Dog-friendly Yes

Managed by Wildlands Trust (Conservation Restriction held by Town of Hanover)

Parking Please park in designated parking lot on Washington Street.

Cost Free

Waterbody Third Herring Brook (North River watershed)

Facilities Informational kiosk, boardwalk across wetland.