A 14-acre wooded parcel straddling the Hanover/Rockland line, reached only through Forge Pond Park, with a roughly one-mile trail linking to the Old Rockland Fireworks Loop and French's Stream Trail.
What to expect
Parking
Free lot free · unconfirmed
Trails
about 1 mile connecting to adjoining trail networks Easy · Natural woodland path, not paved
Dogs
Dogs on leash; clean up after your pet
Hours
No posted opening or closing time. Signs at the entrance win if they differ. That's the town default unless posted otherwise.
Managed by
Hanover Conservation Commission (trail access via Forge Pond Park)
781-826-6505 · WebsiteWhat's here
On site
Benches
at adjoining Forge Pond Park
Not here
No drinking water
no facilities on the Summer Street parcel itself
Common questions
Yes, this is one of only two Hanover-area conservation parcels where archery deer hunting is allowed in season, alongside the Clark Bog parcel; no guns, no hunting Sundays.
Where do I park at Summer Street Conservation Lands?
Free lot (free).
Are there trails at Summer Street Conservation Lands?
Yes. about 1 mile connecting to adjoining trail networks. Easy difficulty. Surface: Natural woodland path, not paved.
Is there an entry fee at Summer Street Conservation Lands?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Summer Street Conservation Lands?
Dogs on leash; clean up after your pet
What rules should I know at Summer Street Conservation Lands?
No hunting on Sundays; archery deer hunting only permitted in season by licensed persons.