Town Brook Trail + Patuxet Preserve
Located in Plymouth, Town Brook Trail + Patuxet Preserveshowcasing historic significance. The 1. 5 mile trail is perfect for hiking. 5-mile walking path through the heart of historic Plymouth, running from Billington Street down to the waterfront, linking together Town Brook Patuxet Preserve, Billington Street Park, Holmes Park, Town Brook Park, the Plimoth Grist Mill, Brewster Gardens, and Pilgrim Memorial State Park along the way. The trail follows the route of the historic Namassakeeset Trail, a pathway the Patuxet Wampanoag established along the brook long before European settlement. The 2026 Town trail guide describes an extended route: from Morton Park and the outlet of Billington Sea, the path follows Town Brook the full ~4 miles down to Brewster Garden at the harbor, incorporating the Patuxet Preserve pocket park (88 Billington St. Also explore Billington Street Park and Moswetuset Hummock, other trails in Plymouth. Try Moswetuset Hummock for a similar trail experience featuring historic.
Trail Notes
Official Town guide (V7, April 2026), now titled 'Town Brook & Patuxet Preserve': Distance up to 4 miles (full route), Duration 40 min to 2 hrs, Activity Level easy with gentle inclines. Multiple access points: Water St (minimal parking), Jenny Pond (ample), Patuxet Preserve pocket park at 88 Billington St (4 cars), Morton Park rear entrance (ample).
More Info
- plymouthma.myrec.com
- https://plymouthma.myrec.com/documents/pilgrimtrailtownbrook_trailmap.pdf
- Town of Plymouth
- https://www.plymouth-ma.gov/530/Trail-Information