A 1,050-acre forest permanently conserved by Kestrel Land Trust and The Trustees of Reservations in October 2025, managed passively for old-growth conditions and including a mile of Hop Brook, a state-designated coldwater fishery.
What to expect
Trails
Guaranteed public access includes a stretch of the New England Scenic Trail; a formal named trail network and mileage had not been published as of mid-2026.
Parking
Not confirmed · unconfirmed
Fishing
Allowed per state coldwater fishery rules on Hop Brook
Managed by
Kestrel Land Trust
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Parking
Parking not sourced yet
Check the town or agency pages before you go.
What's here
Not here
No restrooms
None; undeveloped forest with no built facilities as of mid-2026.
Common questions
Can the public visit Hop Brook Forest yet?
Yes, in a limited way. The land guarantees public access along a section of the New England Scenic Trail, but a dedicated parking area and trailhead had not been built as of mid-2026; nearby Holland Glen Conservation Area is where an improved trailhead is planned.
Is there an entry fee at Hop Brook Forest?
No, entry is free.