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The Beaver  Brook headquarters  at Maple Hill Farm is located 1 mile off of Rt. 122 in Hollis NH.  Beaver Brook trails may be accessed from several different public roads.  During this time of global pandemic, we ask people to park carefully at our trailheads. If a parking lot is full, please choose another trailhead to hike.  Practice physical distancing of 6+ feet from other non-household members.  Wear a mask while gathering on the site.  Enjoy nature. It can be a healing balm during times of stress.

Note: January 2021:  A timber harvest has begun on the Jeff Smith Trail leading south of Rt 130. 

35 miles of trails to enjoy, 12 theme gardens at Maple Hill Farm and programs for all ages year round.

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Beaver Brook Association is comprised of 2,187 acres of forest, fields, and wetlands in Hollis, Brookline, and Milford, New Hampshire. The land lies where the southern transitional forest meets the northern hardwood forest, creating a diverse landscape of interest to the naturalist and the hiker alike.

dog policy

Dogs are welcome at Beaver Brook, but must be leashed at all times and kept under control by their owner. There are no exceptions to this rule and enforcement will be referred to the Hollis Police Department. Beaver Brook is a carry-in and carry-out facility and this pertains to cleaning up after dogs and taking the waste home for proper disposal.

Trail users are encouraged to stay on marked trails leaving the land, wildlife and plant life undisturbed.

Directions

Head north on NH Route 3. Take Exit 6, then turn left onto Broad Street/Route 130. Drive approximately 6 miles. Bear right at the fork and travel to the set of lights in Hollis. Turn left at the lights onto Route 122 South. Drive approximately 1 mile and turn right onto Ridge Road. The Brown Lane Barn entrance is approximately .7 miles on the right. Continue .25 miles on Ridge Road to reach the Maple Hill Farm (117 Ridge Road). The Beaver Brook office is in this building.

Maple Hill Gardens

The Maple Hill Gardens, located at Beaver Brook Association, in Hollis, New Hampshire, are open to the public for daily viewing. The gardens are maintained by a dedicated group of volunteers known as the Maple Hill Gardeners. Optimum time for viewing the gardens is from April through…

Facility Rentals

Bring your group to Beaver Brook Association and experience nature firsthand. We have meeting rooms and classroom space to accommodate groups from small to large. We can provide customized environmental programs to enhance your day’s event. Come out and discover nature in our beautiful relaxing setting!

STROLLER FRIENDLY HIKES

We recommend jog strollers or child carriers on the trails. Also obtain a map on this website or at the kiosk near trailheads.

1) At Maple Hill Farm 117 Ridge Road –the Gardens and the Wildflower trail are accessible by rugged stroller.

2) Parking at the lot on route 130 across from Diamond Castings, the Beaver Brook trail is accessible and flat for a while.

3) Park at the Wildlife Pond parking lot on Route 130, (route 130 1.7 miles west of route 122). Take “Dam Road” –it has one his but is feasible for a strong parent and a rugged stroller and will bring you to the big Wildlife Pond.

4) The Potanipo Rail trail accessed on West Hollis Street is flat and will lead you to a large “Great Meadow” wetland. There is a large parking lot here near the junction of Worcester Road and West Hollis Road and adjacent to the Nissitissit River.