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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Couch Beach & Blueberry Island / Marshfield

Couch Beach & Blueberry Island / Marshfield

Marshfield, Trail
Why to visit: This was actually my second visit to Couch - but the first was a failure. I couldn't find the entrance. That might sound crazy but it was the truth. You have to notice that there is a parking lot concealed by a half broken fence. While there are several potential trail entrance points, the fence is the best for families due to parking. The majority of the trail is fairly wide since the site also doubles as a camping location. If you get access to camp here, the town lets you drive all the way down to the beach/river. The trail is not perfectly smooth but very doable for families and strollers - but not wheelchairs. You need a bit of clearance to get over some of...
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