Bouve Conservation is a 32 acre preserve located along Hewitts Cove in Hingham. The area was acquired from the Bouve family in 1980. Currently the park is owned and managed by the Hingham Conservation Commission. It is a wonderful site that provides unique shoreline views.
According to Hingham’s trail notes: The site includes a historically dredged swimming beach, vistas of the waterfront and Boston skyline. The slate cliffs are also particularly geologically intriguing. The coastal cliffs were formed from sediment in a lake that occupied the Boston Basin 200 million years ago.
The trail network is essentially one straight trail but there are a few side trails that are not noted on the map. The property is heavily wooded with excellent views of the water. There is a large stream at the beginning of the trail. The trail feels reminiscent of the Rocky Neck portion of Worlds End.
A few notes:
- trail is not stroller accessible due to incline, rocks, and certain narrow spots
- beautiful views of the Boston skyline
- there is designated parking available right near the trail entrance on HMS Halsted Drive
