Ludden’s Ford Park (Hanover)

Easy Dog friendly Parking available Scenic views Beach

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. Visitors particularly enjoy this destination during fall foliage season. The combination of the two trail systems can be around 4 miles of hiking; however, if you stick with just Luddam's Ford Park you can have a very manageable hike. There are several trails that nest together but the two main trails are called out by Red and Green markers. Also explore Myrtle Street Fields/Ceurvels Park and Historic Sylvester Field, other trails in Hanover. Try Tindale Bog for a similar trail experience featuring pond.

Trail Notes

about two miles in length
two primary trail paths are denoted by green and red trail markers
one primary parking option off West Elm Street
boat launch
picnic tables

More Info

AllTrails: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/recording/luddam-s-ford-park-trails--2
NSRWA: https://www.nsrwa.org/11-walks-with-historic-interest/
Town of Hanover: https://www.hanover-ma.gov/open-space-committee/pages/trail-maps-and-historic-areas
NSRWA: https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/luddens-ford-hanover/
Town of Hanover: https://www.hanover-ma.gov/open-space-committee/files/indian-head-river-and-luddams-ford-park-trails

Trail Map (PDF) Get directions

Town	Hanover
Managed by	Town
Size	22 acres
Dog-friendly	Yes
ADA access	No
Difficulty	Easy
Water type	River
Waterbody	Indian Head River (North River watershed)
Cost	Free

Parking

Limited on-site parking at 243 Elm Street, Hanover

Facilities

Benches, canoe/kayak launch, fish ladder, picnic tables, trash receptacles, interpretive signage

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