A 75-acre Groton Conservation Trust property spanning two drumlins and a former soapstone quarry, with old bridle trails that link toward the Nashua River Rail Trail.
What to expect
Trails
Riding/hiking trails across drumlins and former quarry land
Dogs
Dogs are permitted on Groton Conservation Trust properties but must be leashed per Town of Groton bylaw.
Accessibility
Natural-surface hilly trails; no paved path or ADA parking identified.
Birdwatching
Allowed year-round
Managed by
Groton Conservation Trust
(978) 448-4392 · WebsiteCommon questions
Is Shepley Hill open to the public for free?
Yes, it is Groton Conservation Trust land open to the public at no charge, dawn to dusk.
Is there an entry fee at Shepley Hill?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Shepley Hill?
Dogs are permitted on Groton Conservation Trust properties but must be leashed per Town of Groton bylaw.
Is Shepley Hill wheelchair accessible?
Natural-surface hilly trails; no paved path or ADA parking identified.
What rules should I know at Shepley Hill?
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.