Wheelwright Park + Barnes Wildlife Sanctuary

Cohasset

Moderate Dog friendly Parking available Scenic views

Located in Cohasset, Wheelwright Park + Barnes Wildlife Sanctuary featuring scenic pond views. This trail system accommodates hiking, birding, and skating. When you visit, you'll find a heavily forested area that is teeming with birds and maybe other wildlife too. Visitors particularly enjoy this destination during winter activities season. While the trails aren't incredibly well marked - they are in general pretty wide and the map is accurate. There was a side trail called the "Lemon Squeezer" that takes you off the main trail by a picturesque stream, old stone walls, and big holly trees. Take a picture of the trail map with your phone before starting out. Also explore Pape Reservation and Brass Kettle Conservation Area, other trails in Cohasset. Try Pape Reservation for a similar trail experience featuring pond.

More Info

Town Cohasset
Managed by Town
Size 232 acres
Dog-friendly Yes
ADA access No
Difficulty Moderate
Waterbody Richardsons Brook (Little Harbor) & James Brook (Gulf River watershed)
Cost Free
Stroller rating 2

Parking

On-site at 202 N Main St; add'l 4-car lot on Forest Ave

Facilities

Picnic tables, benches, trash receptacles, kiosk, ice skating pond, geocache

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