Property Name: Quail Hill Conservation Area
Description:
Recovering forested land. The land borders on Derry
Recreational trail, the former North South Railroad line. The land has
several hiking trails.
Size:
17.6 Acres (3 parcels)
Public Uses:
Hiking, Cross Country Skiing, Nature, and Hunting.
Location:
Western part of town, along the Derry
Recreational Trail (North/South Railroad line)
Access via:
Tiger Tail Circle or Bowers Road and Derry
Recreation Trail
History:
The 6 acre parcel
is a former gravel pit that was deeded to the town for non-payment of taxes.
The gravel pit area has re-vegetated
itself over the years. The 10 acre and 1 acre parcels were conveyed to the
town by developers at the request of the Planning Board. The Planning
Board's suggested purpose for the land was for recreation.
A Sub-Committee of Conservation Commission
and neighbors and residents has been established to manage the land.
Updated 9/13/07