Hanson's oldest conservation area, established in 1938 on former poor-farm land, with about a mile of well-trodden trail along Wampatuck Pond next to Botieri Field. A white-blazed stretch of the Bay Circuit Trail runs through it.
What to expect
Trails
approximately 1 mile easy, well-trodden with few obstacles · natural dirt path
Dogs
Dog walking listed among appropriate activities
Hours
Conservation trails are open dawn to dusk year-round unless a property posts otherwise. Posted hours at the entrance win if they differ.
Managed by
Hanson Conservation Commission
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On site
Info kiosk
trailhead kiosk on Indian Head Street with a trail map
Common questions
Is the Town Forest trail hard to follow?
No steep grades or major obstacles line the roughly one-mile loop, and the path stays well trodden most of the year, making it an easy first stop for new hikers.
Are there trails at Hanson Veterans Memorial Town Forest?
Yes. approximately 1 mile. easy, well-trodden with few obstacles difficulty. Surface: natural dirt path.
Can I bring my dog to Hanson Veterans Memorial Town Forest?
Dog walking listed among appropriate activities