Fogg Forest and Carleton Property

Norwell

Dog friendly ADA: No Free

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Located in Norwell, Fogg Forest and Carleton Property is a 40 acre property showcasing historic significance. This trail system is perfect for hiking. Like many other trails in the area, this forest is rich with stone walls that used to designate property lines and farm fields. Visitors particularly enjoy this destination during spring wildflowers season. While we visited during the early Spring, this trail is absolutely worth a visit when the flowers are blooming. Some of the trails are lined with rhododendrons, which would look really amazing. Also explore McKenna Marsh Conservation Area and Wompatuck State Park – Grove Street Entrance (Norwell), other trails in Norwell. Try McKenna Marsh Conservation Area for a similar trail experience featuring historic.

History

The property was donated by Isabella and Helen Fogg in 1972 in memory of their husbands - Horace and Faulkner Fogg.

(source: Norwell Conservation Commission Trail Flyer)

Points of Interest

There are a few things to enjoy on a visit to Fogg Forest.
two benches alongside the trail
picnic benches near the trail entrance - including one that is ADA accessible
old woodland garden accessible by old stone stairs

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Town Norwell

Size 154 acres

ADA access No

Stroller rating C

Difficulty Easy

Dog-friendly Yes

Managed by Town

Parking On-site parking at 605 Main St (only a partial curb cut; park at rear of field); additional pedestrian access from Central St and Main St near Lincoln St

Cost Free

Waterbody Trout Brook (North River watershed)

Facilities Benches in various locations; 2 picnic tables in the field; geocache locations