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Rocky Run Conservation Area

Details unconfirmedPreserve · Hanson, MA
Right now

A 19-acre conservation area at the junction of Hanson, Hanover, and Pembroke where Rocky Run Brook meets the Indian Head River, the furthest upstream section of the state-designated North River Scenic Corridor. Narrow footpaths run past the ruins of the old Phillips Tack Factory and dam, through a shift from hardwood forest to hemlock grove at Hanson's lowest elevation.

What to expect

Trails
Trails moderate, narrow footpaths up and down… · natural, narrow footpaths
Dogs
Dog walking listed among the trail's suited activities
Hours
Conservation trails are open dawn to dusk year-round unless a property posts otherwise.
Managed by
Hanson Conservation Commission 781-294-4119 · Website

What's here

On site

Info kiosk
kiosks with maps and information at the parking lot and at the trailhead across the bridge

Common questions

Are there trails at Rocky Run Conservation Area?
Yes. moderate, narrow footpaths up and down ridges along the… difficulty. Surface: natural, narrow footpaths.
Can I bring my dog to Rocky Run Conservation Area?
Dog walking listed among the trail's suited activities

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BetaSome details here are unconfirmed (hours, accessibility). Details are sourced from public agency data and can change through the season. Confirm locally before you go. Updated 2026-09-13.