Valley Swamp Conservation Area

Moderate Dog friendly Parking available Scenic views

Located in Norwell, Valley Swamp Conservation Areawith natural wetland habitats. The 1. 3 mile trail is perfect for hiking. 3 miles of woodland trails with views of freshwater swamps, including some of the headwaters for Third Herring Brook. Also explore McKenna Marsh Conservation Area and Miller Woods, other trails in Norwell. Try McKenna Marsh Conservation Area for a similar trail experience featuring wetland.

More Info

NSRWA: https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/valley-swamp/
townofnorwell.net: https://townofnorwell.net/departments/recreation_department/norwell_conservation_trail_maps.php
NSRWA: https://www.nsrwa.org/get-outdoors/explore-south-shore-2026/
axisgis.com: https://www.axisgis.com/NorwellMA/aihfqzYcxUX8
townofnorwell.net: https://townofnorwell.net/departments/conservation/trail_maps.php
cms2.revize.com: https://cms2.revize.com/revize/norwell/Documents/Departments/Conservation/Trail%20Maps/Jacobs%20Pond%20and%20Valley%20Swamp%20Trail%20Map.pdf

Trail Map (PDF) Get directions

Town	Norwell
Dog-friendly	Yes
ADA access	No
Difficulty	Moderate
Waterbody	Valley Swamp (North & South Rivers watershed)
Cost	Free

Parking

Limited roadside parking on Beers Ave.

Facilities

(not listed)

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