South Shore TrailsWompatuck State Park – Main Entrance (Hingham)
ADA: Yes
Fee for camping
Located in Norwell, Wompatuck State Park – Main Entrance (Hingham) is a 500 acre property featuring scenic pond views. The 40 mile trail accommodates hiking, biking, and birding. The land was once home to the Massachusett tribe under Chief Josiah Wompatuck, and later served as a naval ammunition depot from 1941 to 1965, before being converted into a state park. 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 pond.
Town
Hingham
Size
3526 acres
ADA access
Yes
Difficulty
Moderate
Dog-friendly
Yes
Managed by
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Parking
On-site parking at Visitor Center (204 Union St); more at Transfer Station; entrances at Leavitt St, Doane St, Grove St; various pedestrian access
Cost
Fee for camping
Water type
Pond
Waterbody
Accord Brook (Weir River watershed) & Aaron River (Gulf River watershed)
Facilities
Visitors Center, 400 campsites, non-motorized car-top boat ramp, paved bike paths, picnic areas, restrooms & showers, RV hookup, Mt. Blue Spring, geocaches
