A 24-acre neighborhood conservation parcel protected during the 1997 Hawtree subdivision, with short out-and-back woods trails leading to an observation deck over the Unkety Brook marsh.
What to expect
Trails
Short out-and-back trail through shaded woods to an observation deck over the marsh; does not connect to other trail networks; rated easy
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, marsh overlook
Managed by
Groton Conservation Commission
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On site
Benches
observation deck functions as a seating/viewing area
Common questions
Is Hawtree Conservation Area open today?
Hawtree Conservation Area is a public preserve in Groton, MA. Posted hours: Half hour after sunrise to half hour after sunset, daily, year-round.
Does the Hawtree trail connect to other conservation land?
No, it is a short out-and-back trail that does not connect to neighboring trail networks.
Is there an entry fee at Hawtree Conservation Area?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Hawtree Conservation Area?
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 Hawtree Conservation Area?
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.