South Shore TrailsAbigail Adams State Park
Abigail Adams State Parkin this state park system. The 0. 7 mile trail is perfect for hiking. It is part of the Department of Conservation and Recreation's Back River Reservation,…
Weymouth
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Weymouth Back River watershed town
Back River Watershed Association
Weymouth's Great Esker Park sits on a dramatic glacial ridge along the Back River, land once held by the Navy and transferred to the town in 1965 thanks to local advocate Mary F. Toomey.
Landscape
Great Esker Park centers on a glacially formed ridge of sand and gravel, one of the region's most prominent eskers, running along the Weymouth Back River.
Conservation
The Town of Weymouth manages over 700 acres of parks and conservation land. The Back River Watershed Association works across Weymouth, Hingham, Braintree, Rockland, and Abington on the Back River and its nine surrounding parks.
History
Great Esker Park was once held by the U.S. government as a buffer for the Naval Ammunition Depot across the river in what's now Bare Cove Park in Hingham; the land transferred to Weymouth in 1965 through the National Park Service's Federal Lands to Parks Program, largely due to advocacy from local environmentalist Mary F. Toomey, who went on to found the Great Esker Park Natural Science Center in 1966.
Useful Links
- Back River Watershed Association
- https://backriverwatershed.org
- Great Esker Park (NSRWA listing)
- https://www.nsrwa.org
17 trails in Weymouth
Bradford Torrey Bird Sanctuary
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Cavern Rock Park
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Gifford Playground
Located in Weymouth, Gifford Playground featuring scenic pond views. The 1. 1 mile trail is ideal for hiking and kayaking. 1-mile Great Pond Trail, which connects over to Negus Park.…
Great Esker Park
Located in Weymouth, Great Esker Park is a 237 acre property. The 6 mile trail accommodates hiking, biking, and birding. The 237-acre park offers about 6 miles of trails that…
Great Pond Trail
Located in Weymouth, Great Pond Trail featuring scenic pond views. This trail system is perfect for hiking. Note that dogs are not permitted here, since Great Pond serves as part…
Hale Family Woodlands Nature Trail
Located in Randolph, Hale Family Woodlands Nature Trailthrough beautiful woodland. The 1 mile trail is perfect for hiking. The trails are free to walk and open seven days a week,…
House Rock Park
Located in Weymouth, House Rock Park is a 24 acre property through beautiful woodland. The 0. 34 mile trail is perfect for hiking. Likely deposited here some 10,000 years ago…
King Oak Hill Park
Located in Weymouth, King Oak Hill Park is a 24 acre property. The 0. 25 mile trail is ideal for hiking and biking. 25-mile paved walking loop and a shade…
Negus Park
Located in Weymouth, Negus Park featuring scenic pond views. The 1. 1 mile trail is perfect for hiking. 1-mile Great Pond Trail, which extends to the Richard E. It is…
Osprey Overlook Park
Located in Weymouth, Osprey Overlook Parkalong scenic waterways. The 0. 15 mile trail is ideal for hiking and biking. Built out in 2016 and 2017 with Community Preservation funds and…
Robert Hoffman Park
Located in Weymouth, Robert Hoffman Park. This trail system is perfect for hiking. It is one of the town's quieter, more local green spaces rather than a destination trail. Also…
Union Point Northern Gateway Trail Network
Located in Weymouth, Union Point Northern Gateway Trail Networkthrough beautiful woodland. This trail system is ideal for hiking and biking. The base was commissioned in 1942 and operated blimp patrols…
Webb Memorial State Park
Located in Hingham, Webb Memorial State Parkin this state park system. This trail system accommodates hiking, picnicking, and fishing. Visitors are treated to scenic views of Boston's harbor and skyline,…
Wessagusset Wetland and Woodland
Located in Weston, Wessagusset Wetland and Woodlandwith natural wetland habitats. This trail system is perfect for hiking. The colony of Wessagusset -- the second-oldest European settlement in what became the…
weymouth landing canoe + kayak ramp
Located in Weymouth, weymouth landing canoe + kayak rampalong scenic waterways. This trail system accommodates hiking, swimming, and kayaking. It is a modest, functional spot -- a grassy area bordered…
Woodbine Island Conservation Area
Located in Weymouth, Woodbine Island Conservation Area featuring scenic pond views. The 0. 16 mile trail accommodates hiking, fishing, and kayaking. 16-mile trail along the edge of Whitman's Pond, plus…