Thursday, January 30, 2025, 10:00AM - 2:00PM
Cohasset, Hingham, Ma,
Massachusetts, Southeast,
MA
Winter walk in Whitney & Thayer Woods, along the lovely forest trails of this Trustees of Reservations property. We will start (and end) along the wide flat rail trail, climb a couple of hundred feet on a somewhat rocky path up to the Turkey Hill viewpoint. From there we will head towards the rhododendron grove, cross Brass Kettle Brook, past Ode's den and Rooster Rock, mostly on wide paths with rolling hills, but expect sections of narrow uneven trails with roots, rocks and short steep sections as well. Plan to be out for 3-4 hours, 4-6 miles, depending on weather and trail conditions. Meet at 10:00am at the Cohasset commuter rail parking lot off Route 3A, by the parking places sign-posted for the rail trail. Wear boots (and gaiters) suitable for possibly muddy/icy trail conditions (bring traction devices if there has been recent snow or freezing temperatures), clothing suitable for the weather (windbreaker, rain gear, layers, hats, gloves); bring water/snacks/lunch. Persistent rain or snow that morning will cancel. Contact leader by email if weather is questionable. Please carpool if possible.
Free
http://www.thetrustees.org/places-to-visit/south-of-boston/whitney-thayer-woods.html
Directions: from Route 3, Exit 35 (old exit 14), take Route 228N for 6.5 miles through Hingham. Turn right onto Route 3A eastbound. At next traffic light, turn left into the parking lot for the Cohasset train station. On your right, there are a couple of dozen parking places sign posted for the rail trail (where parking is free). We will gather on the grassy area adjacent to the rail trail parking places, and then cross Route 3A together to the other side where the rail trail begins.
