Welcome to Andover Trails
Andover Trails was founded in 1971 by Alan French and others as the Andover Trails Committee with the idea of creating an interconnecting network of walking trails through the town’s public and private conservation properties. Now, more than fifty years later, Andover Trails is a citizens’ organization dedicated to enjoying and promoting access to our treasured outdoor resources. Andover Trails Committee, Inc. became a Massachusetts public charity on September 21, 2012 and received IRS 501(c)(3) status on July 24, 2013.
Our organization partners with the Andover Village Improvement Society (AVIS), Andover Conservation Commission, the Appalachian Mountain Club, the Bay Circuit Alliance, The Trustees of Reservations, and just plain folk who appreciate the outdoor recreational opportunities of Andover. We invite you to:
Our organization partners with the Andover Village Improvement Society (AVIS), Andover Conservation Commission, the Appalachian Mountain Club, the Bay Circuit Alliance, The Trustees of Reservations, and just plain folk who appreciate the outdoor recreational opportunities of Andover. We invite you to:
- Participate: Visit our list of Town Trails or participate in upcoming Events.
- Volunteer: Help with events and projects. Contribute to trail building and river activities.
- Donate: Contribute to the current and future use and appreciation of our natural resources and outdoor recreation.
A walk outside is good for your health! Popular trails continue to be very heavily used. Please seek out lesser used trails and bypass those that appear to have many cars in the parking lot. Many people prefer to spend time on the trails with a buddy or organized group for both safety and companionship. See our page of links for ideas.
ADVISORIES FOR FALL 2026:
ADVISORIES FOR FALL 2026:
- Trails at AVIS's Goldsmith Woodlands have been re-opened to the public and the new All-Persons trail is almost complete. Click here for updates and information how your donation can bring this project to full fruition.
- Many interior trails at Andover Conservation's Doyle Link have been closed to allow forest regeneration. A new trail map is under construction, and the existing (red-blazed) loop trail will be remarked by Spring 2026. In the meantime, please obey all posted signage.
