The Silver Lake Sanctuary consists of 100 acres of land along the shores of Silver Lake. The property provides the only public access to Silver Lake in the town of Kingston. The lake is a 640 acre pond. Silver Lake is used as a water source for the City of Brockton. (Source: Kingston Conservation Map) LOCATION: Access via Pembroke St (Route 27) Kingston, MA STROLLER SCORE: TBD LINKS: Trail Map Wicked Local Article [2010]
This 24 acre property consists of a rolling pasture and wooded upland next. Located next to Smelt Brook and Foundry Pond in Kingston. This site was once a former working dairy farm. (Source: Kingston Conservation Map) LOCATION: Baslers Lane Kingston, MA STROLLER SCORE: TBD LINKS: Trail Map
This 225 acre property abuts the Jones River and has three brooks that travel through it: Howards Brook, Pine Brook, and one unnamed brook. This large property area contributes greatly to the Jones River Watershed. A portion of the Bay Circuit Trail runs through the property as well. LOCATION: Access from Rt 27 parking behind Silver Lake Middle School STROLLER SCORE: TBD LINKS: Trail Map AllTrails Information Wicked Local Article [2010]
Trail Listing Trail Reviews Town Landscape Conservation History More Info! TRAIL LISTING We've combed the internet and maps to pull this list together. Don't see your favorite? Tell us via the live chat. Town Town Site Website Table List Acres Dogs Stroller? Water? Agency Abington Abington Ames Nowell State Park Ames Nowell State Park 700 y pond State Park Abington Abington Island Grove Park Island Grove Park 53 pond Town Abington Abington Griffin Dairy Farm Griffin Dairy Farm Abington Abington Beaver Brook Playground Beaver Brook Playground Braintree Braintree Braintree Town Forest Braintree Town Forest 85 wetlands Town Braintree Braintree Cranberry Pond Cranberry Pond 140 pond Town Braintree Braintree Eaton's Pond Area Chapman's Landing & Iron Mine Brook Trails 28 Y river Town Hanover Hanover Clark's Bog Trail Loop French's Stream...
Trail Listing Trail Reviews Town Landscape Conservation History More Info! TRAIL LISTING We've combed the internet and maps to pull this list together. Don't see your favorite? Tell us via the live chat. Town Town Site Website Table List Acres Dogs Stroller? Water? Agency Abington Abington Ames Nowell State Park Ames Nowell State Park 700 y pond State Park Abington Abington Island Grove Park Island Grove Park 53 pond Town Abington Abington Griffin Dairy Farm Griffin Dairy Farm Abington Abington Beaver Brook Playground Beaver Brook Playground Braintree Braintree Braintree Town Forest Braintree Town Forest 85 wetlands Town Braintree Braintree Cranberry Pond Cranberry Pond 140 pond Town Braintree Braintree Eaton's Pond Area Chapman's Landing & Iron Mine Brook Trails 28 Y river Town Hanover Hanover Clark's Bog Trail Loop French's Stream...
Luddam's Ford Park is a trail located off Water Street in Hanover. It is connected to the Indian Head Trail. The combination of the two trail systems can be around 4 miles of hiking; however, if you stick with just Luddam's Ford Park you can have a very manageable hike. The Luddam's Ford Park trails are centered around the pond. There are several trails that nest together but the two main trails are called out by Red and Green markers. In addition, there is a boat launch for kayaks and other non-motorized watercraft. At the base of the pond is a dam that is a particularly enjoyable sight after significant rainfall. In addition to the dam, there is a herring run that is monitored by the North South River Watershed...
Pudding Hill Reservation is located off Rt 123 in Pembroke near Marshfield Center. The site consists of two main pieces: field leading to a pond and short wooded trails. The primary trail entrance is located just at the base of the pine tree covered hillside across from the pond. The Pudding Hill reservation is managed by the Wildlands Trust. Here are some additional ecological notes from the Wildlands Trust: White pines dominate on the gravelly soils of this glacial ridge and create an open, airy forest. In spring, a high-pitched, trilling song may alert you to the presence of a nesting pine warbler or chipping sparrow. White oaks and black oaks are found in some parts of the preserve. The South River is little more than a brook here and...
Tidmarsh Sanctuary is a 481-plus acre landscape in Plymouth. Once a working cranberry farm, this landscape underwent the largest freshwater ecological restoration ever completed in the Northeast. Its previous owners, the Schulman Family, along with the Massachusetts Division of Ecological Restoration, U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service, and many other organizations, re-created nearly three and a half miles of meandering stream channel, sculpted the land’s surface, and removed nine dams to reconnect the headwaters of Beaver Dam Brook to the ocean for the first time in more than a century. The restoration before and after images are absolutely worth checking out! As a result of the collective actions of the collaborators, this entire landscape is now on a dramatic trajectory of change—a spectacle that will play out for...
Crowell Conservation area is located on Lincoln Street in Duxbury. The area is made up of primarily historic cranberry bogs and nearby ponds. The cranberry bogs were operating for 100 years and retired in 2010! Depending on the time of your visit, the paths may be a bit wet - however given the elevated nature of the bogs, you won't get too muddy. The bogs attract some incredible birding opportunities so be sure to bring your binoculars . This is a dog friendly site but be sure to keep your dog on a leash and pick up any waste. Duxbury has provided a trash can at the entrance of the trail to dispose of dog waste. TRAIL NOTES: trails are primarily around the perimeter of cranberry bogs excellent for birding!...
Whiton Woods is a 32-acre property located on Temple Street in Duxbury. The property is set back a bit from the road which makes it less frequently travelled than other Duxbury trails. At the start of the trail, there is a picturesque outlook of the pond. The official trail is approximately 1 mile in length - but there are several off shoot spur trails that can lead to a much longer path (as noted in the AllTrails map below). Please be observant of any private property signs while wandering these woods. TRAIL NOTES: official trail is approximately 1 mile be watchful for where spur trails lead to private property parking is located on the side of the road historic cart paths LOCATION: Temple Street Duxbury, MA STROLLER SCORE: C LINKS: All...
