Hager Meadow (Betty White Land)

Hager Meadow (Betty White Land)

Boxborough, Massachusetts 01719

Official Website
Hager Meadow map

About this Location

Hager Meadow is located on Hill Road, opposite the intersection of Hill Road and Picnic Street near Schoolhouse #2. Access to the Hager Meadow is via a right of way from Hill Road.

The Hager Meadow Land (28 acres) is largely open. Cows are sometimes pastured here so it is important that visitors close and lock all gates. A well-marked trail opened in 2007 runs through the meadow into the woods along the I-495 fence line and connects to Have Not Pond. The woodland is a new-growth, mixed forest with some short, steep areas, intermittent streams, and patches of wetlands. Invasive bittersweet vines have infested some of the areas. Remnants of a former orchard can be seen along the eastern border of the meadow.
History

The Hager Meadow Land was donated to the town by Elizabeth Hager White in 1989 with the stipulation that it remain open land.

Because cattle graze in the Hager Meadow, dogs must always be leashed. The cattle are not naturally aggressive, but hikers are advised to keep their distance from cows, especially those with calves. Killdeer nest in this area. Visitors can also see hawks, bluebirds, foxes, and coyotes.

Features

  • Restrooms on site

  • Wheelchair accessible trail

  • Entrance fee

Content from Official Website

Last updated December 27, 2023