Haggetts Pond & Rail Trail

AS OF OCTOBER 2025: most of this trail remains closed for paving and expansion of the parking lot. Limited parking and access may be available (construction activities permitting) from High Plain Road.  More information about the project may be obtained at Haggetts Pond Rail Trail | Andover, MA (andoverma.gov)


​This historic railbed provides scenic views of Haggetts Pond and its adjacent wetlands and meadows. 0.6 mile of the trail (east of Haggetts Pond Road) has been paved, leading to an accessible boardwalk overlooking Andover’s water supply.  Additional unpaved trails lead around the pond’s eastern shore and to the meadow habitat of Pray Field. 

Size:
59 acres

Location:
High Plain Road (between Route 93 and Route 495 overpasses); Haggetts Pond Road; Route 133; Bellevue Road

Parking:
High Plain Road; Haggetts Pond Road

Permitted:
Walking, bicycling, fishing during daylight hours. No canoes or kayaks. No alcoholic beverages or illegal drug use (police take notice). Carry out all trash. No motorized vehicles (except wheelchairs) on the trail. Bikes at any speed must yield and show courtesy to walkers and wheelchair users.   

​