South Shore TrailsBest Snow Hikes on the South Shore
Just because it’s winter doesn’t mean you have to stay indoors by the fire. There are plenty of great trails along the South Shore that make for wonderful snowy hikes and winter adventures — especially when you’re prepared for the elements. Stock up on the essentials and hit the trails.
We’ve pulled together a list of great options for winter adventures. All of the trails noted here have good parking — crucial in snowy weather. Grab your big boots, cross-country skis, or snowshoes and get out there.
Good, Easier Loops
- Turkey Hill (Hingham) — a big property, but there’s a great loop right around the field at the top of the hill.
- Bay Farm (Duxbury) — great views of Kingston Bay; you might even spot some wildlife in the field if you time your visit right.
- Webster Wildlife Sanctuary (Marshfield) — very level terrain, great for bird-watching.
- Driftway (Scituate) — best sunset, dusk views. Perfect for a family picture.
- Norris Reservation (Norwell) — views along the North River; potentially the most uneven of the trails suggested here.
Longer, More Adventurous Terrain
- North Hill Marsh (Duxbury) — views of a historic cranberry bog and lots of wooded trails.
- Widows Walk Golf Course (Scituate) — open seasonally to non-golfers. A large tract of land that will provide a good workout climbing hills.
- Wheelright Park (Cohasset) — large, wooded paths, complete with a 1930s skating pond.
- Two Mile Farm & Jose Carreiro Woods (Marshfield) — decently hilly, but the combined parcels of land provide good distance.
- More-Brewer (Hingham) — more wooded trails and a chance for solitude.
- World’s End (Hingham) — hard to leave off any “best of” list. The terrain can be hilly, but it delivers excellent views.
South Shore Trails covers hiking and paddling destinations across 20+ towns on Massachusetts’ South Shore. Browse our full trail directory to plan your next winter hike.