A roughly 240-acre town conservation area that straddles the Stow/Boxborough line, with additional trail easements crossing private and Stow Conservation Trust land. Trails wind past Flagg Hill Pond and Heath Hen Meadow, and this is one of the few Stow properties where dogs must be leashed at all times.
What to expect
Trails
several miles of marked trail and trail easements across the property and… easy to moderate · natural
Entry fee
You don't need a sticker for this spot; No fee or sticker for general public access to Stow conservation land; permits are required only for organized-group events, fee-based programs, or commercial activities. No townwide park…
Dogs
All dogs MUST be leashed at all times, with no exceptions. Flagg Hill is specifically named in both the townwide dog regulations and on the property's own trail map as a leash-always area, unlike most other Stow conservation land where…
Hours
Open from half an hour before sunrise to half an hour after sunset; use after dark is prohibited
Accessibility
No accessible/paved path confirmed
Mountain Biking
Allowed year-round, restricted to marked trails and easements only
Horseback Riding
Allowed year-round, restricted to marked trails and easements only
Managed by
Town of Stow Conservation Commission
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No info kiosk
Not marked on the current trail map
No drinking water
No facilities marked on the trail map
Common questions
Is Flagg Hill Conservation Area open today?
Flagg Hill Conservation Area is a public preserve in Stow, MA. Posted hours: Open from half an hour before sunrise to half an hour after sunset; use after dark is prohibited.
Can I fish at Flagg Hill Pond?
No. Flagg Hill Pond is private property with no legal public access for fishing.
Are there trails at Flagg Hill Conservation Area?
Yes. several miles of marked trail and trail easements across the property and…. easy to moderate difficulty. Surface: natural.
Is there an entry fee at Flagg Hill Conservation Area?
You don't need a sticker for this spot; No fee or sticker for general public access to Stow conservation land; permits are required only for organized-group events, fee-based programs, or commercial activities. No townwide park…
Can I bring my dog to Flagg Hill Conservation Area?
All dogs MUST be leashed at all times, with no exceptions. Flagg Hill is specifically named in both the townwide dog regulations and on the property's own trail map as a leash-always area, unlike most other Stow conservation land where voice-controlled dogs may be off-leash.
Is Flagg Hill Conservation Area wheelchair accessible?
No accessible/paved path confirmed
What rules should I know at Flagg Hill Conservation Area?
Some trails traverse private lands and informal, unmaintained paths; stay on marked trails and respect neighbors and abutting property. Flagg Hill Pond is private; there is no legal access for fishing. Bicycles and horses are restricted to the maintained and marked trails and easements shown on…