Whitney and Thayer Woods

824 acres with over 10 miles of trails including the Milliken Memorial Path, a trail planted with many flowering shrubs. A number of glacial erratics dot the trails near the East Entrance. Wetlands, an abandoned railroad line, and an American Holly grove are close to the North Entrance. The summit of Turkey Hill is accessible by car and offers views of Cohasset harbor.

Features

Glacial erratics, long views, rustic trail of flowering shrubs

Homepage

Whitney and Thayer Woods - Homepage

Location Map

Trail Map - PDF from TTOR showing Whitney and Thayer Woods and Turkey Hill

Directions

East Entrance:
From Route 3, take exit 14 and follow Route 228 north for 6.5 mi through Hingham. Turn right onto Route 3A east and follow for 2 mi. to entrance and parking area on right opposite Sohier Street. Mapquest

North Entrance:
From Route 3, take exit 14 and follow Route 228 north for 6.5 mi through Hingham. Turn right onto Route 3A east and follow for 1/4 mi. to entrance. Mapquest

Turkey Hill:
Turn right onto Leavitt Street off Route 228 just before reaching Hingham Town Hall. Follow for 0.6 mi and bear left onto Turkey Hill Lane. Continue on Turkey Hill Lane until it dead ends into Turkey Hill. Entrance and parking area on left. At Whitney & Thayer Woods main entrance, designated parking area surfaced for year-round use. 20 cars. At Turkey Hill, designated parking area surfaced for year-round use. 5 cars. Street Map

Hours & Admission

Sunrise to Sunset, free to all.

Notes & Comments

TTOR's Weir River Farm borders the property close to Turkey Hill. The Bancroft Bird Sanctuary, also TTOR property, is located approximately 1/4 mile west of the North Entrance. The location borders along the Wompatuck State Park.