While there are so many places in the Bay State to take an interesting nature hike, this trail in Cohasset needs to be on your bucket list. Whitney and Thayer Woods Trail is nestled inside a nature reservation with the same name. Exploring Whitney and Thayer Woods on an easy yet enchanting hiking trail is the best way to escape into Massachusetts’ nature. While this trail is rated as easy and won’t take too much out of you, it features incredible views, including remnants from the ice age. Get ready to escape into an enchanted forest on the Whitney and Thayer Woods Trail that’s maintained by The Trustees.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Whitney and Thayer Woods is operating under normal hours, although they require visitors to follow social distancing guidelines. To learn more about The Trustees’ guidelines and their response to coronavirus, click here.
Welcome to Whitney and Thayer Woods Trail!
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Just like the name suggests, this enchanted trail is located in Whitney and Thayer Woods in Cohasset.
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This beautiful woodland is maintained by The Trustees, and features over 10 miles of hiking trails.
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While this trail is enchanting as can be, it won’t take too much out of you. It’s rated as “easy” because the terrain is quite flat, and it’s only 3.7-miles in total.
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Throughout this loop trail you’ll find many different interesting pieces of nature, including streams, vernal pools, and even relics from the ice age.
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Upon your hike you’ll find massive boulders scattered throughout the woods that were glacial erratics from long ago.
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There’s so much to see upon this beautiful wooded hike, but it’s no question that you’ll get lost in beauty on the enchanted trail that is Whitney and Thayer Woods Trail in Massachusetts.
Ben Molony/Google Local For more information on Whitney and Thayer Woods, you can visit The Trustees website right here.
Have you ever gone hiking through Whitney and Thayer Woods? Was it like being lost in an enchanted forest? We’d love to hear about your experiences in the comments, and don’t forget to then go share photos from your Massachusetts outdoor adventures with us in our Massachusetts Nature Lovers group on Facebook, or by tagging us at #onlyinmassachusetts on Instagram for a chance to be featured!
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For more information on Whitney and Thayer Woods, you can visit The Trustees website right here.
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