White-pine woods and rocky oak forest on former farmland off Brown Road, with a small pond, multiple stone walls, vernal pools, and a large oak visible from the trail. One short section crosses privately owned land (the Rathore parcel).
What to expect
Parking
Free lot free · unconfirmed
Trails
2.4-mile out-and-back, moderate difficulty; 167 acres total in the connected trail system.
Dogs
Dogs allowed off-leash on town land, but must be leashed while crossing the privately owned Rathore section of the trail.
Managed by
Town of Harvard Conservation Commission
978-456-4106 · WebsiteCommon questions
Where do I park at Brown Road Conservation Area?
Free lot (free).
Can I bring my dog to Brown Road Conservation Area?
Dogs allowed off-leash on town land, but must be leashed while crossing the privately owned Rathore section of the trail.
What rules should I know at Brown Road Conservation Area?
Stay on the marked trail across the privately owned Rathore land; it is not open land.