Weir Hill — Attraction in North Andover

The Weir Hill Park is a part of the Trustees of Reservations. The Trustees have many parks, gardens, museums, and estates through out Massachusetts and I support becoming a member. Weir Hill has three walking trails. It goes up hills, by Lake Cochichewick, and through wonderful forest. The path can be very uneven with tree roots and wooden walkways, but it is a beautiful walk. There are plenty of signs to guide you along the way. There is an area of construction, but once past that area, it becomes very beautiful and serene. There was a little confusion about where the path went at one or two points along the way, but I was able to figure it out with the many maps and signs. You will encounter runners, dog-walkers, and just normal hikers. Everyone I met along the way was friendly and many greeted me during my walk there. I highly...

The trails were steep in places though they were well marked. The yellow trail that goes around the hill was the easiest to walk. The view on the Stevens trail was worth the hike up the hill, though the view from the airplane beacon was not nearly as great. It's spring time so there was quite a bit of mud in places. Hiking boots and a day pack would be suggested. My son didn't wear long pants and paid for it with scratched legs from the thickets. It's maintained by the trustee's, but there's no porta potty around so be warned. If your into railroad history, the old tunnel is worth checking out and easy to find near the...

Word to the wise ... parking lot is small at the beginning of this trail. If you elect to start the trail from the lot, the uphill climb is a bit strenuous (but the view once you get to the top of the hill is worth it). If you haven't hiked this trail before, and figure doing the loop on the yellow trail along the lake and back to the parking lot ... just want to point out that the yellow trail branches off and is not clearly marked once you pass the lakeshore. It got very confusing, even by hiking...