A 20-acre hill riddled with the remains of an 18th-century slate quarry, with steep ledges, seasonal town views from the summit, and a view of Klyce's Pond and the old mill race on Bowers Brook below. Short but steep trails. Assembled from the Cram and Wilfert land purchases and recently enlarged by the adjoining Farwell Quarry acquisition.
What to expect
Trails
Short, steep trails; about 250 feet of elevation gain over a small parcel; rated 'difficult' for its size.
Entry fee
You don't need a sticker for this spot; No townwide parking sticker or permit program applies to Town of Harvard conservation land; the small trailhead lots referenced throughout this file are free, unrestricted street or off-street…
Dogs
Town of Harvard Conservation Land Use Rules (townwide, applies to all Town of Harvard Conservation Commission land) permit 'pet walking -- under direct control of a person' as of right; there is no townwide leash-specific ordinance text…
Hours
Open dawn to dusk (Town of Harvard Conservation Land Use Rules); no gate, unstaffed.
Managed by
Harvard Conservation Commission
978-456-4106 · WebsiteCommon questions
Pin Hill was quarried for slate in the 18th century and includes the type location of the Harvard Conglomerate rock formation and a classic geologic fault.
Is there an entry fee at Pin Hill Conservation Area?
Yes, You don't need a sticker for this spot; No townwide parking sticker or permit program applies to Town of Harvard conservation land; the small trailhead lots referenced throughout this file are free, unrestricted street or off-street…
Can I bring my dog to Pin Hill Conservation Area?
Town of Harvard Conservation Land Use Rules (townwide, applies to all Town of Harvard Conservation Commission land) permit 'pet walking -- under direct control of a person' as of right; there is no townwide leash-specific ordinance text confirmed for general conservation land beyond 'direct…
What rules should I know at Pin Hill Conservation Area?
No motorized vehicles. No camping or fires. No hunting or trapping. No removal or alteration of flora, fauna, earth, rock or wood. No commercial activities.