Marks Cove Conservation Area is a 118-acre conservation area, made up of parcels which are owned by the Wareham Land Trust, Buzzards Bay Coalition, Wildlands Trust, Mass Audubon, and the Town of Wareham. Acquired over the last 20 years, this quilt of protected land offers 2.5 miles of walking trails with various loops of easy… Continue Reading
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Great Neck Conservation Area
A maze of trails wanders through the Great Neck Conservation Area. This area is comprised of several conservation areas owned by different organizations. Some of these trails traverse private property; these trails are available through the generosity of private landowners who value land conservation and choose to share their land with you. Be respectful of… Continue Reading
Douglas S. Westgate & Fearing Hill Conservation Areas
These town-owned adjacent conservation areas protect 114 acres of uplands, bogs, and wetlands bordering the Weweantic River. The trail system wanders along the river, through the woods, and around several abandoned cranberry bogs. Directions: Follow Main Street to Papermill Road, which is less than a mile from the three-way stop at the corner of Main… Continue Reading
Whitlock’s Landing
Whitlock’s Landing is a small, pretty, waterfront preserve that provides a scenic place to fish with direct access for non-motorized boats into the Agawam Mill Pond. This 0.5 acre preserve has off-street parking for several vehicles. Directions: From the intersection of Cranberry Highway/ Rt. 28 and Glen Charlie Road, proceed North on Glen Charlie Road… Continue Reading
Tweedy and Barnes
Explore the uplands, bogs, and wetlands on this 25 acre preserve and perhaps catch a glimpse of a fox or deer. Several trails offer views of the Sippican River. This land was once owned by the Tweedy and Barnes Cranberry Company. Careful exploration will reveal remnants of their operation. Directions: Follow Main Street, turn onto… Continue Reading
North Water Street Beach
This sandy beach is located near Onset Center. The beachfront stretches from the iconic Stone Bridge to Cove Street. High tide often obscures the beach, but there are grassy areas to sit and enjoy the view. The sunsets here, as witnessed in this photograph, are often spectacular. Directions: Follow Onset Ave. to North Water Street.… Continue Reading
Great Neck Wildlife Sanctuary
This Mass Audubon preserve connects several land conservation areas and private land protected by conservation restrictions to create over 300 acres of contiguous open space. A network of paths meanders through the woods, along the marsh, and up to a lovely scenic vista that overlooks an active osprey nest. Some of these trails traverse private… Continue Reading
Agawam River Trail
This is a great place for bird watching and observing waterfowl while enjoying a scenic walk on a woodland path along the Agawam River. In addition to walking trails, this 8.5-acre riverfront preserve offers a canoe / kayak launch site. Directions: Follow Cranberry Highway/RT 28 to Depot Street. Follow Depot Street to Knowles Ave. which… Continue Reading
Agawam River Pine Barrens
Due to the current road conditions, the road is closed (gated) and access by car is only available for special events. For hiking, one would need to park out on Glen Charlie Road and hike all the way in. The term “pine barrens” refers to an ecological region characterized by dry, sandy soil that supports… Continue Reading
Bryant Farm & Minot Forest
Minot Forest, owned by the Town of Wareham, offers several miles of scenic woodland paths. While construction continues on the former Minot Forest Elementary school, the old parking area is currently not available for Minot Forest trails though the trails remain open. Access to Bryant Farm is available from the Golf Shots Driving Range located on… Continue Reading
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