A 32-acre Town conservation area on the site of the former Groton Ski Hills, deeded through a 1996 subdivision approval and now walking trails connecting to Sawtell Drive Conservation Area and the Trust's Baddacook land.
What to expect
Trails
Former ski-hill terrain with walking trails
Dogs
Not addressed explicitly on the property's Conservation Commission page; Town of Groton leash bylaw applies on public land generally.
Hours
Half hour after sunrise to half hour after sunset, daily, year-round.
Birdwatching
Allowed year-round
Managed by
Groton Conservation Commission
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Not here
No drinking water
no water system on undeveloped Town conservation land
Common questions
Was Groton Hills really a ski hill?
Yes, the property is the site of the former Groton Ski Hills.
Is there an entry fee at Groton Hills?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Groton Hills?
Not addressed explicitly on the property's Conservation Commission page; Town of Groton leash bylaw applies on public land generally.
What rules should I know at Groton Hills?
No motorized vehicles, snowmobiles, or powered tools without Conservation Commission authorization. No cutting, removing, or defacing vegetation without written Commission permission. No overnight camping without prior written Commission permission. No dumping of landscape debris or trash.