Year round, Ward Reservation and Holt Hill provide spectacular views of the Boston Skyline. The walking trails for all ages and abilities provide a perfect backdrop for conversations with family and friends. The Reservation has a reasonable $5 parking fee, but dont stay past the Reservations closing time or your car will be locked in.

What a gem we didnt even know was here! The Yellow loop trail was perfect in length for three sets of little legs. Lots of see and explore with a picnic partway through. Well definitely be back

Beautiful park featuring everything that’s great about New England! Some of the trails can be a bit rocky, but with so many to chose from, there’s something for everyone. Worth a visit!! Word of warning: At peak times parking can be sparse and once the lot is filled, you must come back another time (no street parking is available).

My husbands all time favorite place to go for a walk. There are hundreds of acres to explore. Plenty of easier trails for those not super in shape. I like to walk there because there is a lot of shaded areas in the woods. The trustees do a really nice job keeping up with the trails and maintenance so I dont mind paying the $5 for parking to help with that. Nice place to bring dogs as well!

This is a hidden gem in the North Andover area.There are hiking trails for everyone... boardwalks, hills, flats, open trails, wetlands, scenic vistas, and less traveled back trails that will be sure to satisfy whatever you are looking for.

Awesome and fun trails! Great workout. Not crowded at all.

Several loops of well-maintained trails thru the woods and fields, with a view of Boston from the top of Holt Hill. Limited parking ($5), so probably full at popular times like sunny Fall weekend days.

This is a great hidden gem for locals! Dont forget bug spray and dont miss the bog trail. Happy hiking. Saw a garter snake every time...

Always enjoy visiting this place. Trails are well maintained and clearly marked.On a clear day you can see from Gloucester to Boston to Worcester and beyond.

Awesome hiking area! About 6 miles of hiking between the three main loops and a bunch of other trails between them provides you with plenty of variety. Dog friendly and an easy enough hike with kids.Parking is limited, so if youre going at a peak time be aware, maybe look into other parking at the north side of the hiking area.

Nice little hike with views of Boston from both of the hills.

Beautiful reserve with many trails. Good variety of scenery and distance. Pay to park unless you are a Trustee of Reservations member.

Well maintained. Good for social distancing

I got lost but i still liked it. Some trail cross may need paint point to keep in the right path. I love the view of Boston city on the top.

Wonder place to explore! Parking is five bucks per car for all day! The reservation closes at sunset. One of the most beautiful places in the area! Amazing wooded trails to hike, stunning fields to explore, and streams and swamps to check out. Open year round. Bring your mountain bike in the spring and summer and your cross country skis or snow shoes in the winter!

One of the best Trustees hiking properties i have visited. An abundance of wildlife with varying terrain, higher elevations with the solstice stones and a great bog path which puts you out in a serene pond.

Its beautiful this time of year!

The views of the Boston skyline were worth the hike up. We took the yellow trail up its rated moderate which in my view is about right. For the easiest and fastest way to the top take the fire lane. Its a paved/closed road that is fine for strollers. The bog trail is pretty flat and is wheelchair assecible. The only down side to the property is there is no porta pottie or restroom on site. Dogs on leashes is allowed. Trails were clearly marked and there were posted maps at certain points. The fire tower is still on the property though it is closed, too bad bc a climb even halfway up would have offered some nice views..

Great place to go for a trail run or hike. Its not too crowded and even in the winter its still passable. Id definitely recommend it

Small parking lot with $5 spaces. Beautiful scenery along the trails

Beautiful! Great trail markings, but no maps at parking lot, so download one ahead of time. $5 parking fee for non-members. Bring and use bug repellent if taking any of the trails into the woods, red and blue trails especially. Have fun, be safe, and leave no litter.

This reservation is fantastic. They have elevated trails over a bog, forest trails, field trails, all types of grades of hikes, and a service road you can walk if you want to get to the top quickly. There is an old fire watch tower at the top and a large set of stones laid out like a sun dial (Solstice Stones). It is very well maintained.

This is one special place to go north of Boston. The terrain is varied but the reward is the amazing views of the surrounding landscapes. Id reccomend to anyone who wants a great day of hiking.

You can see boston! Trails well marked

Wow . Own backyard and amazing . Good for anyone curious or full blown trails . We did yellow slash red lol but mostly yellow .

Beautiful. Wish I had time to walk a longer trail.

Hiked about 4 miles of trails a couple weeks ago. Trails are very pleasant and well marked. Views from the hilltops are refreshing milestones between pleasant forest trails.

Run by “The Trustees” organization, this place is mostly wooded trails but the trails are well maintained and the few open areas are really quite pretty.I’ll be going back to explore for sure.**PRO TIP**Download the Trustees App. On it there are maps of the property that overlay the gps maps and show you the trails and how to get back to your car. It was super helpful!!

Nice little hiking trail. Tough at times, but worth it for the nice views. You can see Boston from some of the hills! The dog enjoyed himself as well

It wasnt a long hike at all. Very clean and scenic. You can see Boston from solstics stomes if you follow the yellow trail. Great for starter hikers! Beautiful scene at the end. I saw couple of 3 feet snakes at Bog trail, I got worried but nothing happened. I called my another frequent hiker friend and he informed me that these snakes are not poisnous in new england. Had a great morning there followed by outdoor dining lunch in Andover downtown.

Such a nice place to go to relax and walk. Dogs loved it. They ran and played and met so ma y other dogs to run and play with. Look forward to going back

This place is great! Biking, hiking, birdwatching, view of Boston......

It is simply awesome.

Great place, Kid friendly trails, Good views, but bad mosquitos

The bog has a nice boardwalk and they have guides that let you identify some of the cool bog plants. Its a really pretty area, great place to walk your dog.

Great place to spend a few hours on a nice day. Trails for all ages. Views of boston and beyond.

Great spot for a walk

Prepare several hours to walk all the trails. Make sure to get a map before heading in the reservation since the directions along the way seemed so confused. The best way is to follow the colored dots which keep you on the trail that you want to be on. Dont forget to bring water with you.

Mini Forest Park. Full of green and walking path in between make you feel refreshed while walking. The path lead to a small natural lake. Full of scenic location. If you are a person who love nature and beauty of silence then its place for you.Inside the reserve there are benches to sit and enjoy the beauty of Mother Nature. Otherwise you wont get any to drink or eat. Carry water while going. Parking and entry is free. Must leave before sunset.

Great place for a hike. Im going to bring my mountain bike next time. Plenty of parking, $5 day pass for parking though, definitely worth it. Theres places to stop and relax. Its amazing the places hidden away that are right in our backyards.

Great place for a small hike with beautiful views of boston.

We love this place.

Great trails, very accessible. Perfect for young ones but there are longer trails for those who need a bigger trek. The variety of environments-meadows, deciduous forests, swamp, and bogs -is amazing, as is the view of Boston.

Great view of Boston from 25 miles away.

Beautiful views, well maintained

Excellent spot for a nice leisure hike. Good for dogs. Parking of $5 is expensive if you make it a daily routine. Nice view of the Boston skyline from the hill.

Easy hiking, nice drumlin hills, great vista and view of Boston from the Solstice Stones at the top

Nice easy to moderate hikes with good views

Beautiful area to walk especially when the leave colors are changing! There are three main hikes with a map sign posted after the bridge off the parking lot.The highlights here are the Solstice Stones at the top of Ward Hill and a view of Boston and all the trees in between. If you follow the yellow markers, it is about 15 minutes from the parking lot to the top.Another hike starts from the Ward Hill peak along the Graham Trail to Boston Hill which was an old downhill ski area. Follow the blue markers as you hike this trail.Parking is $5 but free if you are a member of the Trustees. You just need to make a donation to become a member. The money goes to preserving the nice outdoor areas for all of us to enjoy.Getting there: Take Route 125 to Prospect Road in Andover. Drive in about one half mile to the parking lot on the right.

Not recommended to bring dogs here who are not good with other dogs, lots of off leash dogs around. Other than that it is beautiful here.

Nice walks

Beautiful views of Boston & nice hiking trails close to home.

My favorite place to look for mushrooms and plant life. Beautiful views at any point

The bog is beautiful on the path in you may see conivourous plants .The sun dial view is great , all the talk grass and wild flowers . View of Boston.

Lots to explore. A wide variety of terrain and geographical features makes a beautiful outing.

Nice views. Trails are pretty rough, but easy to follow.

Great hiking trails, kid friendly. Only complaint is that it needs a bathroom! Even a portapotty would be a huge improvement

Winter solstice celebration was a lot of fun!

Nice trail and cool view of Boston from the hilltop.

Everytime I hike here I thoroughly enjoy myself

Good trails for beginning to low intermediate walking hiking. Short paths to multi mile.

My son and I hiked about 4 miles through Ward Reservation and had a great time.The trails were well marked and easy to follow. Heading up to the hills had some pretty steep sections, but nothing extremely difficult. We were there the morning after a heavy rain and only encountered a couple of places where the trail was significantly muddy.The views of downtown Boston were definitely worth the effort of hiking up the hills.

Nice views of boston

Beautiful view and nature all around. One of a kind place for a nice walk in good weather.

Very diverse scenery all packed into a relatively small area. You have a bog, steep hills, nice rolling hills, forests, fields, solace stones, and lookout tower all in one place. Trails are well kept and appropriate for hikers and bikers.

Awesome trails to do lots of than to be done.

Beautiful. A great hike.

We went in February. It was really quiet and the trails are marked very clearly. Our dog loved it, although there was another dog off leash that shouldnt have been—its owner had to pull it away from our dog by its collar. So thats a thing to note.

Awesome place to hike with views of the Boston skyline!

A lovely place for a family trip. Enjoy the bog boardwalk and the hike up to the Solstice Stones for 90 minutes or so and the kids will love it!

Nice walk, good views

Nominal parking fee for a park with well-marked trails and a nice view of Boston from the hill. Multiple trail loops cater to all different length hikes.

Really nicely maintained property with a range of habitats to stroll through

Really nice trails, well kept. Great view of Boston from the top.

Great place to hike. Nice view of Boston.

Great trails easy to follow stunning views they do need to do some trail maintenance do to the last storm alot of fallen trees on the red dot trail. And some dog owners do need to have better control of their dogs and maybe a trash barrel or 2 on key trail point like were there were 5 dog waste bags laying around the ground at 1 spot.

Great trails and the stairs make for a great workout

Wonderful trails well maintained

Beautiful spot. Well maintained trails. Worth spending time exploring the diverse trails.

Beautiful, well marked trails. Nice amount of trails for biking or walking.

Very quiet, peaceful and beutiful.

A easy hiking place for kids, even he is only 1 and half.

Great hiking trails for a short hike.

Nice moderate trail, good for a quick hike

Nice easy hike. Various trails 1 or 2 miles and a nature trail through a bog with an informative paper guide.

Last day of school, solstice adgacent annual pilgrimage with grandchildren. We love picnicking at the solstice stones and finding sundews at the quaking bog. Next year we look forward to being old enough/still young enough to make it to Elephant Rock.

Very well marked trails. Nice hills and two great views of the Boston skyline.

The abandoned firewatch tower on site is really cool and has turned into a local art project

I had an awesome hike!

Beautiful..lots of trails... both main and secondary. Bring bug spray!!!

Beautiful park, great trails and views of Boston. Nice for a hike or even walking your dog.

Quiet and nice views

It now costs $5 for parking, honor system, but still well worth it.

Great first time out hiking with the kids 5y & 8y

Amazing trails. 3 routes blue, yellow & red.All merge with each other at some point. Lovely bog with scenic beauty of Fall. Photographers paradise. Dog friendly. Amazing view of Boston skyline. Amazing view of Fall all around. All with a meagre amount of $5 parking fee is not that bad. If you dont wanna drive far to see fall, people living in Methuen, Lawrence, Andover or any nearby area, this is it. Go for it!!

Very nice trails! Beautiful views!

Beautiful place to walk and adventure

Nice hike with great views

A great park with several nice trails of various lengths and a bog. From the Solstice Stones on top of Holt hill (420) you can see the skyline of Boston.

Beautiful place to walk or run with hills and stairs to get an awesome workout. Only negative is the $5 parking fee.