Lovewell Pond Yudicky Farm - Conservation Area — Attraction in Nashua

It's unique for a city the size of Nashua to have so many green spaces. Greeley Park has been around for decades and is linked to the inner city, while Mine Falls is centrally located with multiple access points close to the Turnpike. But the least known is this one, tucked way down in the furthest south west corner, near Hollis and Dunstable. It's short on facilities, but long on relatively unspoiled natural habitat suitable for walking, hiking and biking.

Keep in mind that this complex is really several parcels of land loosely connected by hiking and biking trails. Get a copy on the maps available online before heading out. With some planning, you can visit it every day without doing the same path twice.

Distance bikers prefer the access to the Rail Trail off of Gilson Road. Mountain bikers like the twisting and turning wood trails in the woods west of the Tanglewood Drive developments. Older walkers might feel more comfortable on the paved paths along Lovewell Pond and heading north from the Dog Park. There's plenty to...

This is a super place for biking and hiking. The trails are well marked, though I did not find a map of the trail system posted near the parking lot or along the trails. It would have been nice to see an overview of everything. I was there on a weekday, and it was not very busy - I can imagine it does get quite busy on the weekends. These are good trails for walking your dog as well. Note the dog park which is on the property is locked and you will not be able to get in. Apparently, you have to make arrangements in advance to get a code to use the dog park. And one person I talked to told me they do check on who is in the dog park and may cite you if you don't belong. And no one would let me and my dog in. Seems a bit extreme to me, but maybe there is a good reason...

It is a fantastic place to mountain bike. I give it 4.5 stars. It has trails for all skill levels. The only problem is that things are not marked well enough and maps of the area are few and far between.

It would be nice to know how to go. And which direction it is best to travel. The single track is fun, but watch for people going the other way.

A portable toilet is in the parking lot by the ball filed, which is a plus.

Also, many other trails head off from here, including the Nashua River rail trail.

The trail system is vast, full of variety, and so much fun for...