South Shore TrailsPhillips Farm Preserve
ADA: No
Free
+7
Located in Marshfield, Phillips Farm Preserve is a 40 acre property with natural wetland habitats. This trail system is ideal for hiking and birding. The preserve is located in an area of Marshfield rich with conservation sites including some connected to Philips. Visitors particularly enjoy this destination during fall foliage season. Without Phillips Farm, four other properties — Cornhill Woodland, Union Street Woodland, Tilden Farm, and Nelson Memorial Forest — could not have been linked by trail. Also explore Marshfield Launch and Brooks-Tilden Shipyard and Two Mile Farm, other trails in Marshfield. Try Marshfield Launch and Brooks-Tilden Shipyard for a similar trail experience featuring wetland.
Trail Notes
- The preserve can be walked in ½ hour but can be easily extended via adjacent trails like Cornhill Woodland or Nelson Memorial Forest.
- The trails coming from Union Street can be quite wet depending on ground water levels.
- It is easiest to park at the Union Street lot, but don't leave without seeing the fields. They are quite beautiful
Town
Marshfield
Size
40 acres
ADA access
No
Stroller rating
C
Difficulty
Easy
Dog-friendly
Yes
Managed by
Wildlands Trust
Parking
Limited parking (4 vehicles) at Cornhill Woodland lot between 1087 and 1147 Union St (across from trailhead); additional parking/trail access at Union Street Woodland (1253 Union St); pedestrian access via Highland St
Cost
Free
Waterbody
North River watershed
Facilities
Bench, informational kiosk, occasional boardwalks, memorial
