Eel River Woods is a 12 acre conservation parcel located along Cushing Street in Hingham. The land is maintained by the Hingham Land Trust along with several other parcels in town, including Jacobs Meadow and Whortleberry Hollow. The land was donated by Mary Niles. The Niles family have previously donated 4 additional acres along Cushing Pond.  The Eel River Woods trail is probably something that you've driven by a million times. The Hingham Land Trust sign peeks out from the woods and just barely catches your attention - but it is worth a stop. Although the trail system totals less than a mile, it feels like a bit more due to the number of loops, hills, and benches that are included. The benches are thoughtfully placed under the protection of...

  George Washington Forest, also known as the Hingham Town Forest, offers 197.6 acres of wooden open space featuring conifer groves, winding eskers, and fern carpeted swales not found elsewhere in Hingham. The trails are actually carriage paths wide enough for forest maintenance but are excellent for walking. The forest uplands are mainly composed mainly of Red and White Pines and Norway Spruces. Wetland depressions are full of maple shrubbery. The forest is east of Fulling Mill Pond, and glacial ridges and hills surround the area. Many people come to the forest to birdwatch, jog, and horseback ride. A small pull off parking area is available along South Pleasant Street.  The George Washington Town Forest was diagnosed with “Red Pine Scale” and the “Pine Shoot Beatle” which has contributed to...