Maynard's highest point at 387 feet, topped by the town's water tanks and a radio tower, with a roughly half-mile trail through unusually diverse woodland mixing southern species like mockernut hickory with northern species like yellow birch.
What to expect
Trails
about a half mile (Summer Hill Trail) natural, through varied woods, over…
Dogs
Leashed dogs are allowed under Maynard's town-wide leash law; no dog may run at large at any time except in a Select Board designated dog park, at a dog show, or while actively hunting on land that permits it
Managed by
Maynard Conservation Commission
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- A Harvard-affiliated ecologist has documented 12 to 16 tree species on Summer Hill, including southern species such as mockernut hickory on the south side and northern species such as yellow birch on the north side.
Common questions
Are there trails at Summer Hill Conservation Area?
Yes. about a half mile (Summer Hill Trail). Surface: natural, through varied woods, over old stone walls and….
Is there an entry fee at Summer Hill Conservation Area?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Summer Hill Conservation Area?
Leashed dogs are allowed under Maynard's town-wide leash law; no dog may run at large at any time except in a Select Board designated dog park, at a dog show, or while actively hunting on land that permits it