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Sunset Rock Reservation

Details unconfirmedPreserve · Andover, MA
Right now

A 9-acre AVIS reservation centered on Sunset Rock, a ledge about 250 feet above sea level running roughly a mile parallel to Sunset Rock Road. Rock crevices and scenic overlooks make it popular after leaf-fall, with two loop options marked by white rectangle blazes.

What to expect

Parking
Free lot free · unconfirmed
Trails
About one mile of ledge trail with two loop options (short and long), marked with white rectangle blazes
Entry fee
Not confirmed
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) Website

Getting in

Parking
Free lot
Costfree
Details unconfirmed

Common questions

Trails, how long/hard?
About a mile of ledge-top trail with a short and a long loop option.
Where do I park, is it obvious?
At the end of Hammond Way off Porter Road; walk in along the grass between the posts and don't block driveways.
Where do I park at Sunset Rock Reservation?
Free lot (free).
Is there an entry fee at Sunset Rock Reservation?
Not confirmed; check the town's page before you go.
Can I bring my dog to Sunset Rock Reservation?
Allowed on leash, per AVIS and the town leash bylaw
What rules should I know at Sunset Rock Reservation?
Any activity that diminishes the reservation's natural resources or tranquility is prohibited.

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BetaSome details here are unconfirmed (restrooms, accessibility). Details are sourced from public agency data and can change through the season. Confirm locally before you go. Sourced 2026-07-15. Official source. Updated 2026-08-14.