| Property/Trails | Trail Length | Difficulty | Views | Water | Dogs Allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crescent Valley | 0.19 | Easy | No | No | No |
| Hermann Orchard/Rodriguez | 1.7 | Moderate | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Crescent Valley
Easy
| Out and Back |
0.19 miles |
24 Acres
Description
Crescent Valley, a private property with a conservation restriction, provides a connection from Hermann Orchard to Cruft Lane.
Points of Interest
- Wildlife viewing
Activities Allowed
It is necessary to stay on trail as this crosses private property. Biking, cross country skiing, No dogs allowed, hiking, horseback riding, trail running, snowshoeing, wildlife viewing
Parking
Primary: On street, 4-6 cars across from 114 Littleton Road
Hermann Orchard/Rodriguez
Moderate
| Loop |
1.7 miles |
63 Acres
Description
This land includes the crest of one of Harvard’s most visible hills and offers scenic mountain views. Rows of apple trees can be seen from the Town Center Conservation Area overlook on Ayer Road as you leave the Common. The trail borders the orchard and then passes through a wooded section to the north, which leads to Bowers Brook and the Rodriguez land. Be prepared for some difficult terrain in this section of the trail.
Points of Interest
- Scenic orchard
- Mountain views
- Glacial boulders
Activities Allowed
Biking, cross country skiing, dog walking, hiking, horseback riding, trail running, scenic views, snowshoeing, wilflife viewing
Parking
Primary: On street, 2-4 cars near 51 Mill Rd (intersection of Ayer and Mill Roads)
