Osgood Hill and Weir Hill

The main parking lot at Stevens Street.

There is a long climb over the hill, but a lovely one.

There are signs scattered throughout the reserve.

Fall color atop the hill is remarkable.

The ground cover is actually lots of nasty, thorny vines, but the color on a fall after noon is astounding.

Stone slabs and benches atop the hill.

Color from an old-world painting.

On the far side of the hill you approach Lake Cochichewick.

A sign informs about use of fire.

You can go under and old tunnel to the town beach.

The lake has many striking views.

The rail fences are scenic, but are there to keep us off the sensitive lake shore.

A reminder that the lake IS water supply.

Classic fall in New England across the lake.

Brilliant red in the understory.

Some critter had a nice lunch right on the boardwalk.

You can see that the lake was higher and this blueberry bush hung over the water.

Fall leaves frame a bench near the lake.

This is actually the stone wall at the edge of the parking lot.

Blue jay hiding in the trees.

Two separate but nearby North Andover parks, both overlooking lovely Lake Cochichewick. Osgood alone has 200 acres of land, and Weir adds 194 more, so there is lots of room to roam here.

Check the excellent website of the Friends of North Andover Trails for events at these places, and more information.

Mystic Link Trail

Osgood Hill and Weir Hill

More Resources:

Osgood at FONAT!

Weir at FONAT!

All Trails for Weir Hill

All Trails for Osgood

The Trustees

Weir Hill at Wikipedia!

Osgood Hill at Wikipedia!