A 57-acre town-owned natural area on North Lane off Route 47 in North Hadley, dedicated to the late environmental lawyer Alexandra Dawson and established in 1999 with help from Kestrel Land Trust. The Dike Trail runs along a flood-control dike above the Connecticut River, connecting toward the Cemetery Road/"Honey Pot" farmland.
What to expect
Parking
Free lot free · unconfirmed
Trails
Dike Trail, roughly 1.8-1.9 miles out-and-back, easy difficulty, dirt surface, follows the Connecticut River westward toward Cemetery Road; a shorter eastern…
Dogs
A dog may not wander on any public property in Hadley, including public ways, school grounds, recreation areas and cemeteries, unless it is restrained by a leash, voice control or another effective method. Off the owner's own premises a…
Managed by
Hadley Conservation Commission
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On site
Water Feature
A water source/vista point noted along the trail
Common questions
About 1.8 to 1.9 miles out-and-back, an easy walk along a dike above the Connecticut River.
No hunting-season signage or restriction is posted for this town-owned area.
Where do I park at Alexandra Dawson Conservation Area?
Free lot (free).
Can I bring my dog to Alexandra Dawson Conservation Area?
A dog may not wander on any public property in Hadley, including public ways, school grounds, recreation areas and cemeteries, unless it is restrained by a leash, voice control or another effective method. Off the owner's own premises a dog must be on a chain or leash held by someone able to…
What rules should I know at Alexandra Dawson Conservation Area?
Tick/Lyme disease risk noted on the trail; hikers proceed at their own risk.