| Sunday, Sept 12th, 1:00 p.m. |
Andover Conservation Commission Pole Hill Reservation |
Hike #3 of the 'Stories from the Trails' Hike Series: Pole Hill Reservation
Join the Andover Trails Committee at the Pole Hill Reservation as they team up with the Andover Historical Society for the final time this year to showcase both the fantastic diversity of Andover's trails and conservation properties, along with the rich history and stories of Andover's past.
Up river from the Ballardvale Dam was “the Shawsheen Grove” – a popular tourist destination in the later years of the 19th century, where visitors could picnic, dance under the stars, swim, or paddle rented boats and canoes on the river. The Boston and Maine Railroad promoted day excursions from Boston, but by 1893, the crowds began to be large and unruly. A deadly “duel” at the Grove in August 1900, and the sensational murder trial that followed, threatened to put an end to the merry-making, but the 20th century brought new attractions including the dance hall “Parker’s on the Shawsheen” and the Serio family’s “Miami Boathouse.”
For more information, please contact David Bunting by e-mail at dbunting@andovertrails.org
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Friday, Sept 17th, 5:30 p.m.-
7:30 p.m. |
AVIS Deer Jump Reservation |
Essex National Heritagre Commission's Trails & Sails Event: Hike on 147 acre AVIS Deer Jump Reservation along the Merrimack River in Andover. View hemlock groves, huge white pines, with scenic river views in an area rich in history from prehistoric times. Bring good walking shoes and water. Event capacity: 25. Location: 15 Launching Road Andover 01810. Deer Jump Reservation is just past 15 Launching Road. From I-93 take Exit 45 west on River Rd passing Mobil for 1 mile. Road descends and bends to right. Right onto Launching Rd to top of hill. Trail entrance just past #15. Contact:Fred Snell fredsnell@gmail.com (978) 686-3647 |
| Sunday, Sept 26th, 1:30 p.m. |
AVIS Hammond and Skug River Reservations |
Four-mile scenic walk on moderate wooded trails and terrain. Meet at 1:30pm. I-93 Exit 41. North on Route 125 for 5 miles. At third set of lights, turn right on Salem Street, left on Gray Road, and right on Korinthian Way. Map REF: Insert N 42.62960 W 71.10068 into website http://mapper.acme.com/; adjust view. Heavy rain cancels. Contact: L. Helen Palmer, hpalmer.fournature@verizon.net or 978-657-9153 |
| Sunday, Oct. 24th, 1:30 p.m. |
AVIS Deer Jump Reservation |
Enjoy a scenic walk along the Merrimack River. Meet at 1:30p.m. at the trailhead off from Launching Road. Take I-93, Exit 45 (River Road). Proceed west on River Road for 1.2 miles. Turn right onto Launching Road. Travel 0.25 miles to the trailhead on the right. L. Contact:Fred Snell fredsnell@gmail.com (978) 686-3647 |
