A roughly 33-acre Town conservation area in two parcels partly funded by a 2002 Self-Help grant, tucked between Skyfield Drive and Boston Road and abutting the Groton Conservation Trust's Bates and Blackman land; unlike most Groton conservation parcels, hunting is explicitly prohibited here.
What to expect
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
Is hunting allowed at Hurd Conservation Area?
No, hunting is prohibited here, which differs from most other Groton conservation land where hunting is permitted in season.
Is there an entry fee at Hurd Conservation Area?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Hurd 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 Hurd Conservation Area?
Hunting is prohibited. No motorized vehicles.