A hill of open space rising directly above downtown Fitchburg, which the city's master plan names as one of the green spaces adjacent to its urban core.
What to expect
Entry fee
You don't need a parking sticker for this spot; Fitchburg has no parking-sticker or beach-pass program for its parks or ponds; its only fee swim option is the J. Robert Crowley municipal pool.
Dogs
Fitchburg requires dogs in any public place, including parks and playgrounds, to be on a leash no longer than six feet, and bars them from park waters and park buildings except service animals. Posted signs at the site take precedence.
Managed by
Fitchburg Conservation Commission
978-829-1895 · WebsiteCommon questions
It is about a 2-mile loop with modest elevation gain, generally considered easy and suitable for most hikers.
Is there an entry fee at Rollstone Hill Conservation Area?
You don't need a parking sticker for this spot; Fitchburg has no parking-sticker or beach-pass program for its parks or ponds; its only fee swim option is the J. Robert Crowley municipal pool.
Can I bring my dog to Rollstone Hill Conservation Area?
Fitchburg requires dogs in any public place, including parks and playgrounds, to be on a leash no longer than six feet, and bars them from park waters and park buildings except service animals. Posted signs at the site take precedence.
What rules should I know at Rollstone Hill Conservation Area?
The hill has old quarry cuts and rocky ledges; stay on the marked Rock Walk route.