South Shore Trails

J. J. Shepherd Memorial Forest

Moderate Parking available Scenic views

Shepherd's Forest Trails is a 139 acre parcel of land in Pembroke. The nested trail network is sandwiched between Great Sandy Bottom Pond and Indian Head Pond.

More Info

Town of Pembroke: https://www.pembroke-ma.gov/sites/pembrokema/files/uploads/shepherds_forest_trails.pdf
ssboston.macaronikid.com: https://ssboston.macaronikid.com/articles/5e29d6e5dce86404f237e4cd/enter-the-nsrwa-50-places-to-explore-contest
NSRWA: https://www.nsrwa.org/get-outdoors/explore-south-shore-2026/
Town of Pembroke: https://www.pembroke-ma.gov/1728/Maps-of-Pembroke-Hiking-Trails
NSRWA: https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/j-j-shepherd-memorial-forest/
Town of Pembroke: https://www.pembroke-ma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1929/Shepherds-Forest-Trail-Map

Trail Map (PDF) Get directions

Town	Pembroke
Size	139 acres
Cost	Free
Stroller rating	TBD
ADA access	No

Parking

Ample on-site parking at 471 Mattakeeset St, Pembroke

Facilities

Porta-potties adjacent to athletic fields; geocache

J. J. Shepherd Memorial Forest

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