South Shore TrailsFurnace Brook Watershed Conservation Area
ADA: No
Free
Located in Marshfield, Furnace Brook Watershed Conservation Areawith natural wetland habitats. This trail system is perfect for hiking. Furnace Brook runs through these 287 forested acres, tucked between Forest, Pine, School, and Main Streets, with trailheads on each of those roads and a network of walking paths inside, though there is no official parking area to speak of. Also explore Marshfield Launch and Brooks-Tilden Shipyard and Phillips Farm Preserve, other trails in Marshfield. Try Marshfield Launch and Brooks-Tilden Shipyard for a similar trail experience featuring wetland.
Town
Marshfield
Size
287 acres
ADA access
No
Difficulty
Moderate
Dog-friendly
Yes
Managed by
Town
Parking
Park at St. Christine's Parish, 1295 Main St (Rte 3A), or large informal lot on Forest St across from Flames Rd; pedestrian access from School, Pine, Forest, Furnace Sts
Cost
Free
Waterbody
Furnace Brook (South River watershed)
Facilities
One bench, one picnic table, informational kiosk, footbridges, geocache
