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Hancock Woods

Details unconfirmedPreserve · Boston, MA
Right now

A roughly 47-acre wooded DCR parcel on the West Roxbury side of the Brookline/Chestnut Hill line, with informal dirt trails, rock scrambles, and boardwalk sections connecting toward the D. Blakeley Hoar Nature Sanctuary.

What to expect

Parking
Not confirmed · unconfirmed
Entry fee
Free
Managed by
DCR 617-333-7405 · Website

Getting in

Parking
Parking not sourced yet
Check the town or agency pages before you go.

Common questions

Is there an entry fee at Hancock Woods?
No, entry is free.
What rules should I know at Hancock Woods?
Unmarked social trails with rock scrambles; watch for broken glass in places deep in the woods.

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BetaSome details here are unconfirmed (parking, hours, accessibility). Details are sourced from public agency data and can change through the season. Confirm locally before you go. Updated 2026-07-16.