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Wood Hill/Bald Hill Reservation

Open to the publicPreserve · Andover, MA · Parking at 288 High Plain RoadUpdated Nov 6, 2026
Right now

A 233-acre reservation spanning two drumlins, with stone walls marking former pasture and a summit covered in birch and juniper; next to the town dog park, it's one of Andover's most popular hiking spots.

What to expect

Parking
Free lot free
Trails
Open for non-motorized recreation: hiking, nature watching, snowshoeing and skiing. The Bay Circuit Trail can be picked up from High Plain Road, across from…
Entry fee
Free
Dogs
Allowed on leash only; owners must clean up and remove waste
Hours
Sunrise to sunset year-round, the standard rule for all Andover Conservation Commission land
Hiking
Allowed
Managed by
Andover Conservation Commission 978-623-8630 · Website

What's here

On site

Info kiosk

Common questions

Is Wood Hill/Bald Hill Reservation open today?
Wood Hill/Bald Hill Reservation is a public preserve in Andover, MA. Posted hours: Sunrise to sunset year-round, the standard rule for all Andover Conservation Commission land.
Where do I park at Wood Hill/Bald Hill Reservation?
Free lot (free).
Is there an entry fee at Wood Hill/Bald Hill Reservation?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Wood Hill/Bald Hill Reservation?
Allowed on leash only; owners must clean up and remove waste
What rules should I know at Wood Hill/Bald Hill Reservation?
Alcohol, illegal drugs, ATVs and motorized dirt bikes, paintball, fireworks, unauthorized structures and general hunting/firearm discharge are all banned on Andover Conservation Commission land. Bow hunting for deer is allowed only with a special Town permit during deer season on designated areas.

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BetaDetails are sourced from public agency data and can change through the season. Confirm locally before you go. Sourced 2026-07-16. Official source. Updated 2026-11-06.