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Burns Hill Conservation Area

Details unconfirmedPreserve · Westford, MA
Burns Hill Conservation Area, Westford, Massachusetts
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Right now

A hilly conservation area whose Burns Hill Loop Trail climbs three hills and overlooks the Vine Brook headwaters and a large marsh with a heron rookery, built to Appalachian Mountain Club trail standards.

What to expect

Trails
Quarter-mile trail from Rome Drive to the power line, then a one-mile loop climbing three hills, built with bench cuts, cribbing/steps on steep sections and…
Parking
Not confirmed · unconfirmed
Entry fee
Not confirmed
Dogs
Dogs on leash welcome.
Hiking
Allowed year round
Managed by
Westford Conservation Trust 978-692-5500 · Website

Getting in

Parking
Parking not sourced yet
Check the town or agency pages before you go.

Common questions

Is Burns Hill Loop Trail hard?
It climbs three hills to AMC trail-building standards with steps and bridges in steep or wet spots, so it is more strenuous than a flat pond loop but still manageable for most hikers.
Is there an entry fee at Burns Hill Conservation Area?
Not confirmed; check the town's page before you go.
Can I bring my dog to Burns Hill Conservation Area?
Dogs on leash welcome.

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BetaSome details here are unconfirmed (accessibility, parking capacity). Details are sourced from public agency data and can change through the season. Confirm locally before you go. Updated 2026-08-14.