Ashdod Forest + Matthews Bog

Easy Dog friendly Parking available Scenic views

Located in Duxbury, Ashdod Forest + Matthews Bog is a 244 acre property featuring scenic pond views. The 0. 4 mile trail is perfect for hiking. 4 miles of trail around a cranberry bog and pond, and the two properties connect directly, along with neighboring Lansing Bennett Forest, so it is easy to string together a longer walk. Also explore Whiton Woods and Cedar Crest and Historic O’Neil Farm, other trails in Duxbury. Try Whiton Woods and Cedar Crest for a similar trail experience featuring pond.

More Info

NSRWA: https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/ashdod-forest/
NSRWA: https://www.nsrwa.org/get-outdoors/explore-south-shore-2026/
Town of Duxbury: https://www.town.duxbury.ma.us/sites/g/files/vyhlif10506/f/uploads/area_9_duxbury_bogs_may_2021.pdf

Trail Map (PDF) Get directions

Town	Duxbury
Managed by	Town
Size	253 acres
Dog-friendly	Yes
ADA access	No
Difficulty	Easy
Waterbody	Keene's Brook and Phillips Brook (South River watershed)
Cost	Free

Parking

Limited roadside parking on Congress St east of Brook Rd, and at 735 Congress St

Facilities

Geocache location

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