04Dec 2017 by southshoretrailsma@gmail.com

Hubbell / Scituate

The Hubbell Trail is located on about 40 acres of land in the North Scituate area of Scituate. While this area is well known for marsh and ocean views, the wooded landscape of the Hubbell preserve is a fresh perspective. The trail is relatively new as compared to other South Shore trails. The Hubbell preserve was initially started in the 1960s with a donation by Dick Hubbell and continued in recent years with an additional 16 acres. In 2016, the initial trail work was initiated by XX as part of an Eagle Scout project. Eagle Scout projects are a great way to enhance the utilization of town resources . The nearby Minot Beach Kayak ramp is another great example. The trail provides a great resource for the Minot and North...

03Dec 2017 by southshoretrailsma@gmail.com

Donovan Wildcat / Norwell

Norwell, Trail

The Donovan-Wildcat Conservation Area is rich with history. The conservation area is a 50-acre site that was part of a 1997 land acquisition by the town of Norwell. The conservation land consists of fields and some wooded areas as well. The Donovan fields were originally known as "White Oak Plans" and was part of a large Colonial land grant to the Clap family. It was cleared for farming in 1820. A horse track was also established where Centennial Way is now located. By 1955, there was a thriving and successful apple orchard which is now long gone. The only evidence of this orchard is a low brick building that was used for storage and packing. The construction of the trail was part of a development agreement in 1997. As the...

24Nov 2017 by southshoretrailsma@gmail.com

Brass Kettle / Cohasset

Cohasset, Cohasset Conservation Trust, Trail

Brass Kettle Conservation trails are located off King Street in Cohasset. The land was officially acquired by the town of Cohasset in 2008 to complete the protection of Lily Pond, a primary town reservoir. The National Heritage and Endangered Species Program identifies the entire property and much of its surroundings area as core habitat for rare species. There are more than 70 species of trees and plants inhabiting this woodland as well as a wide variety of animals and birds including grouse, partridge and deer. These trails create an interesting network that starts at the parking area at the King Street trailhead, west to Wompatuck Park and then north to Whitney-Thayer Woods and Turkey Hill. The historic path, once called Great Lot Lane, linked Hingham and Cohasset and crosses two tributaries of Brass...

12Nov 2017 by southshoretrailsma@gmail.com

Bouve Conservation Area / Hingham

Hingham, Trail

Bouve Conservation is a 32 acre preserve located along Hewitts Cove in Hingham. The area was acquired from the Bouve family in 1980. Currently the park is owned and managed by the Hingham Conservation Commission. It is a wonderful site that provides unique shoreline views. According to Hingham’s trail notes: The site includes a historically dredged swimming beach, vistas of the waterfront and Boston skyline. The slate cliffs are also particularly geologically intriguing. The coastal cliffs were formed from sediment in a lake that occupied the Boston Basin 200 million years ago. The trail network is essentially one straight trail but there are a few side trails that are not noted on the map. The property is heavily wooded with excellent views of the water. There is a large stream at...

12Nov 2017 by southshoretrailsma@gmail.com