Most likely corresponds to the 21.13-acre Russo Land, Parcel 9 of the Shaker Ridge subdivision south of Shaker Road -- a subdivision open-space set-aside gifted to the Town rather than part of the historic Holy Hill trail cluster. Distinct from South Shaker Road Conservation Area, though both sit in the same general Shaker Road area and Harvard Conservation Trust's public materials don't clearly separate the two by name.
What to expect
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
Is there an entry fee at Shaker Ridge Conservation Area?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Shaker Ridge 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 Shaker Ridge 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.