Wessagusset Wetland and Woodland

Easy Dog friendly Parking available Scenic views

Located in Weston, Wessagusset Wetland and Woodlandwith natural wetland habitats. This trail system is perfect for hiking. The colony of Wessagusset -- the second-oldest European settlement in what became the United States -- was founded here on the Fore River in 1622 by Thomas Weston, at a site already inhabited by the Neponset band of the Massachusett tribe. Try Sydney Ice Pond for a similar trail experience featuring wetland.

More Info

NSRWA: https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/wessagusset-wetland-woodland/
NSRWA: https://www.nsrwa.org/more-than-words-10-walking-places-with-native-american-names/

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Town	Weymouth
Size	4 acres
Dog-friendly	Yes
ADA access	No
Difficulty	Easy
Waterbody	Fore River
Cost	Free

Parking

No on-site parking.

Facilities

Interpretive signage, bench, memorials

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