Higgins-MacAllister Preserve

Dog friendly ADA: No Free

Located in Scituate, Higgins-MacAllister Preservewith natural wetland habitats. The 1. 2 mile trail is perfect for hiking. 2-mile loop trail, crossing a large wooden bridge and then winding through woods and wetlands with views of Merritt Brook, a tributary to Bound Brook. Also explore Driftway Conservation Park and Cushing Memorial State Park, other trails in Scituate. Try Driftway Conservation Park for a similar trail experience featuring wetland.

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Town Scituate

Size 37 acres

ADA access No

Difficulty Moderate

Dog-friendly Yes

Managed by Town

Parking Parking area at end of Holly Crest Road; add'l via Bates Lane Conservation Area

Cost Free

Waterbody Merritt Brook (Gulf River watershed)

Facilities Geocache locations