Shifting Lots Preserve

Easy Dog friendly Parking available Scenic views Beach

Located in Plymouth, Shifting Lots Preservein this state park system. This trail system offers a pleasant recreational experience. Long privately owned, the property drew increasing numbers of visitors through the 1990s, many arriving by motor vehicle, until the owners partnered with Wildlands Trust in 2003 to restrict vehicle access and formally establish the preserve. Also explore Billington Street Park and Town Brook Trail + Patuxet Preserve, other trails in Plymouth. Try Billington Street Park for a similar trail experience featuring state_park.

More Info

Wildlands Trust: https://www.wildlandstrust.org/shifting-lots-preserve
Wildlands Trust: https://wildlandstrust.org/realtime
Wildlands Trust: https://wildlandstrust.org/news-blog/tag/Shifting+Lots+Preserve
Town of Plymouth: https://www.plymouth-ma.gov/530/Trail-Information
NSRWA: https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/shifting-lots/
Town of Plymouth: https://www.plymouth-ma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1424/Plymouth-Trail-Guide-PDF

Trail Map (PDF) Get directions

Town	Plymouth
Managed by	Wildlands Trust
Size	51.3 acres
Dog-friendly	Yes
ADA access	No
Difficulty	Easy
Water type	Pond
Waterbody	Cape Cod Bay (Atlantic Ocean)
Cost	Free

Parking

On-site parking for 4 cars from September 15 to May 15. In summer, pedestrian access only. (But you can park nearby at Ellisville Harbor State Park.)

Facilities

Informational kiosk.

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