Crosbie Family Preserve & Appleton Field

Scituate

Dog friendly ADA: No Free

Located in Scituate, Crosbie Family Preserve & Appleton Field is a 49 acre property with natural wetland habitats. This trail system is perfect for hiking. The preserve sits on a glacial drumlin with Appleton Field at its center and South Swamp wrapping around it -- keep an eye out for the unusual Atlantic white cedar along the orange trail, at the edge of the swamp. 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.

Town Scituate
Size 49 acres
ADA access No
Difficulty Moderate
Dog-friendly Yes
Managed by Town
Parking Multicar parking area.
Cost Free
Waterbody Merritt Brook (Gulf River watershed) and First Herring Brook (North River watershed)
Facilities Geocache location

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