A conservation parcel off Carlson Road in western Hardwick, listed under East Quabbin Land Trust ownership in town open-space records. East Quabbin Land Trust's own published property list (its ~27 public preserves) does not name a distinct 'Carlson Road' site as of mid-2026, so this may be one of the roughly 22 conservation restrictions EQLT holds on privately owned land rather than a preserve with guaranteed public trail access.
What to expect
Dogs
No strict leash-only mandate townwide: a dog must be either leashed (max 6 ft) or clearly under the owner's direct verbal/non-verbal control at all times (Hardwick Dog Control Ordinance, General By-Laws). First offense $25 fine, $50 for…
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East Quabbin Land Trust
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Can I bring my dog to Carlson Road Conservation Area?
No strict leash-only mandate townwide: a dog must be either leashed (max 6 ft) or clearly under the owner's direct verbal/non-verbal control at all times (Hardwick Dog Control Ordinance, General By-Laws). First offense $25 fine, $50 for each subsequent offense.