Whitney Spur Rail Trail

Located in Cohasset, Whitney Spur Rail Trailwith natural wetland habitats. The 1. 5 mile trail is perfect for hiking. Along the way it passes through forest and wetlands with maple, oak, beech, pine, hemlock, and yellow birch, plus the occasional rocky outcropping and glacial erratic. It follows the route of a former railroad spur that once served the Hingham Naval Ammunition Depot -- when the state sold the land for the Cohasset commuter rail station and parking lot back in 2003, the deal included building this rail trail on the old spur as part of the exchange. The lower portion of the trail sits within the Hingham Bay watershed, including the Great Swamp, while the upper section drains toward the Aaron River and eventually Cohasset Harbor. Also explore Pape Reservation and Brass Kettle Conservation Area, other trails in Cohasset. Try Damon’s Point for a similar trail experience featuring wetland.

Trail Notes

Trail type: rail trail.