Ames Nowell is a 600 acre year-round day use area with most of the recreational activity centered around Cleveland Pond. The pond is very popular with boaters and fisherman. Development includes a picnic area, a large parking area that is usually open on weekends in the summer, a ballfield and about 10 miles of trails along the pond's edge and the surrounding woods. The park is part of the Massachusetts state park system and is managed by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), an agency of the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs. LOCATION: Linwood St Abington, MA STROLLER SCORE: TBD LINKS: Trail Map New England Mountain Biking review See Plymouth Mass DCR page
Camp Wing Conservation Area protects a 450 acre, two mile stretch of stream habitat along the South River in Duxbury. Several rare or uncommon species of plants and animals are known to occur on the property. At Camp Wing, walkers, joggers, bicyclists, equestrians, cross-country skiers, and nature lovers will all discover a place to indulge their passions. Some of the trails follow old logging trails created years ago. They follow an old stone wall that used to edge pasture land and serve as a property line. This all comes to a terminus at an observation deck looking out over the abandoned cranberry bog on the eastern loop. Historical Land Use In the early 1600s, not long after the 54 original land holders settled in Duxbury, the Camp Wing Conservation Area...
Are you looking for a way to engage the whole family? Or just challenge yourself on a hike? You should check out the South Shore Quest! The South Shore Quest is an annual challenge to “encourage exploration of the outdoors through the use of CLUE-directed walks through local public lands and parks”. The organization was formed in 1998 and has been delivering fun ever since. Update: Historically, the quest books have been for sale for $5 at local retailers. Given the pandemic, they are posting the book for free online but asking for donations via this link. We love their enthusiasm and dedication to the cause. Consider donating via this link. The Idea Questing is an ideal activity for small groups and families, as well as individuals. By turning a...
Veterans Commemorative Town Forest is an 88 acre conservation property located in Pembroke. The 2.8 mile trail network is next to Silver Lake and the Pembroke Community Middle School. LOCATION: School Street Pembroke, MA STROLLER SCORE: TBD LINKS: Trail Map
Tubbs Meadow is a 106 acre conservation property located in Pembroke. The 2.7 mile trail network is surrounded by historic cranberry bogs. Similar to other restored cranberry bogs like Crowell Conservation in Duxbury, Tubbs Meadow offers a wonderful way to see wildlife from a different perspective. LOCATION: 2 parking locations available off Mill St & Monroe St Pembroke, MA STROLLER SCORE: TBD LINKS: Trail Map YouTube Video of Tubb's Meadow
Misty Meadows is a 153 acre parcel of land in Pembroke. The trail network abuts the Willowbrook Preserve maintained by the Wildlands Trust. The trail network is definitely not the most travelled in the area and can be a bit concealed. LOCATION: Pembroke, MA STROLLER SCORE: TBD LINKS: Trail Map
Shepherd's Forest Trails is a 139 acre parcel of land in Pembroke. The nested trail network is sandwiched between Great Sandy Bottom Pond and Indian Head Pond. LOCATION: 3 parking locations available off Mattakeesett Rd & Marquan St Pembroke, MA STROLLER SCORE: TBD LINKS: Trail Map
Sampson Park is a nearly 200 acre preserve in Kingston along the Jones River. There are three certified vernal pools in the park. During hunting season, walkers and dogs should wear blaze orange to stay safe. The town started to acquire this parcel of land in 1950 with 52 acres. In 1963, the town added nearly 100 acres in honor of Elizabeth Sampson. The Bay Circuit Trail runs through Sampson Park. LOCATION: Elm Street Kingston, MA STROLLER SCORE: TBD LINKS: Trail Map Wicked Local Article [2010]
