A 41-acre AVIS reservation along the Shawsheen River, walked via the 1.5-mile Claus Dengler Trail through fields and cattail marsh. The river here is canoeable except in the driest stretches of summer, running shallow between the Ballardvale dam and Abbot Bridge.
What to expect
Parking
Free lot free · unconfirmed
Trails
The Claus Dengler Trail runs about 1.5 miles along the river; cattail marshes make the east-side path difficult in wet conditions
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)
WebsiteCommon questions
About 1.5 miles along the river on the Claus Dengler Trail; the east side gets tough going through cattail marsh.
Yes, though it's shallow in dry spells between the Ballardvale dam and Abbot Bridge.
Where do I park at Shawsheen River Reservation?
Free lot (free).
Can I bring my dog to Shawsheen River Reservation?
Allowed on leash, per AVIS and the town leash bylaw
What rules should I know at Shawsheen River Reservation?
Any activity that diminishes the reservation's natural resources or tranquility is prohibited.