26Feb 2017 by southshoretrailsma@gmail.com
Cow Tent Hill Preserve / Duxbury

Cow Tent Hill Preserve / Duxbury

Duxbury, Trail, Wildlands Trust
Why to visit:​Cow Tent Hill is a delicious bite-size bit of nature. I had not done much research before coming here while out on errands. I only knew that the trail entrance was conveniently located on Route 3A. During your visit you can expect the following: giant tall trees lining the .3 mile path a unique view of the marsh complete with a bench to enjoy a snack parking lot for about 5 cars ​The trail at the Wildlands Trust site is not very long (.3 mile) but about half of it is very steep. I visited on the day after a light snow and was fine. I can imagine that it is significantly more slippery after a good rain storm. The trails are very well maintained and loved. Although...
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26Feb 2017 by southshoretrailsma@gmail.com
Hoyt-Hall Preserve / Marshfield

Hoyt-Hall Preserve / Marshfield

Marshfield, Trail, Wildlands Trust
Why to visit:Hoyt-Hall is a relatively brand new site on the South Shore for the Wildlands Trust. It's hard to follow the history of the land acquisitions but it took several years to acquire the land necessary to make a good trail network. All the effort was certain worth the effort because this is a great location! The trail is essentially one big loop with some potential offshoots including one to the Issac Winslow House through a Red Maple Swamp. About half of the trail is very even and level, making it very suitable for strollers, kids, and the like. While the other half is in great condition, there are some narrow parts with large tree roots that might make it hard to navigate. In addition, there are some hills but given...
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