A 40-acre AVIS reservation built around a glacial esker that rises up to 50 feet, formed by meltwater streams during the last ice age. It's reached from several informal parking spots near Andover High School rather than a single dedicated lot.
What to expect
Parking
Free lot free · unconfirmed
Dogs
Allowed on leash, per AVIS and the town leash bylaw
Hours
Sunrise to sunset, AVIS's standard rule
Managed by
Andover Village Improvement Society (AVIS)
WebsiteWorth knowing
- AVIS publishes a printable nature-walk guide for the esker here, which reaches up to 50 feet in height.
Common questions
Where do I park, is it obvious?
Not a single obvious lot: people use the Andover High School lot, Red Spring Road, the West Parish Cemetery lots, or informal spots on Oriole Drive and Dorset Circle.
Where do I park at Indian Ridge Reservation?
Free lot (free).
Can I bring my dog to Indian Ridge Reservation?
Allowed on leash, per AVIS and the town leash bylaw
What rules should I know at Indian Ridge Reservation?
Any activity that diminishes the reservation's natural resources or tranquility is prohibited.