Hedges Pond Recreation Area & Preserve

Moderate Dog friendly Parking available Scenic views Beach Boat launch

Located in Plymouth, Hedges Pond Recreation Area & Preserve featuring scenic pond views. This trail system is perfect for hiking. The Town's Recreation Department uses the site for day camps and other programming, so access is limited on summer weekdays (closed 8:30 a. A sticker or parking fee is required during the summer season. Also explore Clear Pond Conservation Area and Moswetuset Hummock, other trails in Plymouth. Try Clear Pond Conservation Area for a similar trail experience featuring pond.

Trail Notes

Official Town guide (V7, April 2026): Distance 1.5-3.75 miles (variable), Duration 30-90 min, Activity Level mostly easy with some low hills. Second access point on Long Pond Rd near #1001 fits ~4 cars, unmarked. Address corrected from 166 to 158 Hedges Pond Rd per official guide.

More Info

Town of Plymouth: https://www.plymouth-ma.gov/530/Trail-Information
Town of Plymouth: https://www.plymouth-ma.gov/marine-and-environmental-affairs/pages/town-plymouth-trail-information
NSRWA: https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/hedges-pond-rec-area/
Town of Plymouth: https://www.plymouth-ma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1424/Plymouth-Trail-Guide-PDF

Trail Map (PDF) Get directions

Town	Plymouth
Managed by	Town
Size	105 acres
Dog-friendly	Yes
ADA access	Yes
Difficulty	Moderate
Waterbody	Hedges Pond (Herring River/Bourne watershed)
Cost	Plymouth beach sticker or $20 daily fee, 3rd wk June–3rd wk Aug; free off-season

Parking

On-site parking.

Facilities

Benches, picnic tables, playground, courts, ball fields, swimming area, seasonal restrooms & lifeguards, informal canoe/kayak launch, geocache

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