McPherson Woodlot is a former standalone conservation parcel now physically trail-connected to adjoining Parsonage Hill; the combined 111-acre property was renamed Viburnum Woods in 2025.
What to expect
Parking
Not confirmed · unconfirmed
Dogs
Haverhill requires dogs off the owner's property to be held firmly on a leash no longer than six feet, bars them entirely from school grounds, and keeps them off the water and ice of conservation areas.
Managed by
Essex County Greenbelt Association
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Parking
Parking not sourced yet
Check the town or agency pages before you go.
Common questions
Is McPherson Woodlot still a separate place?
Not really. It's now trail-connected to and marketed together with Parsonage Hill under the combined name Viburnum Woods, about 111 acres total.
Is there an entry fee at Mcpherson Woodlot Conservation Area?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Mcpherson Woodlot Conservation Area?
Haverhill requires dogs off the owner's property to be held firmly on a leash no longer than six feet, bars them entirely from school grounds, and keeps them off the water and ice of conservation areas.