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
Dogs
Dogs on leash welcome.
Managed by
Westford Conservation Trust
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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.