The Hubbell Trail is located on about 40 acres of land in the North Scituate area of Scituate. While this area is well known for marsh and ocean views, the wooded landscape of the Hubbell preserve is a fresh perspective. The trail is relatively new as compared to other South Shore trails.
The Hubbell preserve was initially started in the 1960s with a donation by Dick Hubbell and continued in recent years with an additional 16 acres. In 2016, the initial trail work was initiated by XX as part of an Eagle Scout project. Eagle Scout projects are a great way to enhance the utilization of town resources . The nearby Minot Beach Kayak ramp is another great example.
The trail provides a great resource for the Minot and North Scituate neighborhood. There is no official parking lot but visitors can park along Indian Trail right at the trailhead. The trail is not suitable for strollers and young children should be very cautious on rocky trail and granite ledges.
Don't forget to enjoy the log cabin style benches along the trail... they might be the best part!
TRAILS
There is one main trail in the Hubbell preserve but with three colors of trail markers. The primary trail starts on Indian Trail and works its way into the forest.
The trail is wide but with uneven, rocky terrain. Additionally, it is quite rocky with granite boulders being incredibly prevalent.
Trail markers:
- white - main trail
- yellow - small loop off the main trail
- blue - 2nd portion of the main trail
LOCATION:
Indian Trail
Scituate, MA
street parking across from 128 Indian Trail
STROLLER SCORE: C
