A large, roughly 105-acre conservation-and-recreation tract off Ridgewood Lane, officially recorded as "Town Forest & Ski Hill" next to Forest Lake; the ski-hill name points to a past rope-tow slope, though there's no current trail map or difficulty rating.
What to expect
Trails
Recorded for both conservation and recreation use; general trails are expected on this large tract, but no map, length, or difficulty rating is available.
Entry fee
Methuen charges no parking sticker at its ordinary parks and playgrounds; only Forest Lake requires a paid resident pass. No parking sticker or permit required. checked Jul 24, 2026
Dogs
Methuen requires any dog outside the confines of its owner's or keeper's property to be held firmly on a leash no longer than six feet. That's the town-wide default; watch for posted signs here.
Managed by
Methuen Conservation Division
978-983-8650 · WebsiteCommon questions
Is there an entry fee at Town Forest?
Methuen charges no parking sticker at its ordinary parks and playgrounds; only Forest Lake requires a paid resident pass. No parking sticker or permit required.
Can I bring my dog to Town Forest?
Methuen requires any dog outside the confines of its owner's or keeper's property to be held firmly on a leash no longer than six feet. That's the town-wide default; watch for posted signs here.