Mary French Reservation

ADVISORY FOR SUMMER 2025: Due to ongoing repairs to the Mary French Boardwalk, public access is restricted. Bay Circuit through-hikers (westbound) should proceed from the Skug Reservation left/northwest on Salem Street for 7/10 of a mile, enter the Ward Reservation on the right near the intersection with Gray Road, and rejoin the Bay Circuit Trail at the top of the hill. Eastbound hikers may pass through the Ward and Great Swamp reservations to Gray Road and the intersection with Korinthian Way. Follow Gray Road, 5/10 of a mile, to the intersection with Salem Street. Left on Salem Street for 7/10 of a mile and right into the Skug Reservation. 

Features:
Extensive wetlands area bordering the Scug River. Contains a 1000 foot long wooden bog bridge and boardwalk. Historical plaque at the beginning of the trail and beautiful memorial bench at the end of the trail on the right before it enters the Hammond Reservation.

History:
This piece of Andover conservation land was dedicated on Sunday, November 18th, 2001 to the late Mary French, a 38 year Andover resident, nature lover, and former selectman. The trail and bridge construction were undertaken by the Andover Trails Committee, Andover Youth Services, and the schools' Youth at Risk program.

Size: 15 acres
Location: Between Korinthian Way and the Hammond Reservation.
Parking: Korinthian Way
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