Brass Kettle / Cohasset

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...
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Bouve Conservation Area / Hingham

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...
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McKenna Marsh / Hingham

McKenna Marsh / Hingham

Hingham, Trail
McKenna Marsh is a 100+ acre open space in Hingham along Rt. 228. The land is rich with history and natural resources. Access to McKenna Marsh is provided through Marchesiani Farmland, a large field located along Main Street. This historic farmland was once a part of Pushcart Farm originally purchased by the Marchesiani family in 1934.  Upon arrival, visitors will immediately notice the large field that leads hikers from the main road deeper into the woods. The preserve has several water elements including a freshwater marsh once used as a waterfowl preserve, with a beaver dam of unusual length. Additionally, Accord Brook weaves through the area, highlighting its importance for Hingham and Norwell town water supplies. The Hingham Conservation Commission has described the land as having "considerable high ground and open...
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