A 205-acre block of unfragmented forest in northeast Ashburnham with views toward Mount Hunger, Mount Watatic, and Mount Wachusett. A pastoral field near the entrance recalls the land's 1700s history under the Adams family; the trail beyond it is informal and volunteer-maintained, crossing a stream between Russell Hill Road and Fitchburg Road.
What to expect
Trails
An informal, volunteer-maintained trail that crosses a stream between Russell Hill Road and Fitchburg Road, continuing toward Mount Hunger; the Trust has…
Entry fee
Public swimming and boating access in Ashburnham is mostly limited to waterfront owners, deeded-access holders, and watershed-association or private-club members. No sticker or permit required.
Dogs
No parcel-specific rule found; townwide leash bylaw applies.
Managed by
Town of Ashburnham Conservation Commission
WebsiteCommon questions
Is there an entry fee at Russell Hill Conservation Area?
Public swimming and boating access in Ashburnham is mostly limited to waterfront owners, deeded-access holders, and watershed-association or private-club members. No sticker or permit required.
Can I bring my dog to Russell Hill Conservation Area?
No parcel-specific rule found; townwide leash bylaw applies.