Ashdod Forest is a wooded Duxbury Conservation Commission property along Keene's Brook, joined with the smaller adjacent Matthews Bog. A white-blazed stretch of the Bay Circuit Trail crosses the property on its way to Lansing Bennett Forest, passing old stone walls and stream crossings, and white-tailed deer are commonly spotted here.
What to expect
Trails
About 2 miles of trail, including a stretch of the Bay Circuit Trail through Ashdod Forest and roughly 0.4 miles of wide, flat trail around former cranberry…
Dogs
Leashed dogs are allowed on the trails but are not permitted in the bog area at any time; owners must remove waste.
Hours
Dawn to dusk, no gate
Accessibility
No ADA-accessible route; trails are natural-surface woodland paths.
Managed by
Duxbury Conservation Commission
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Is Ashdod Forest open today?
Ashdod Forest is a public preserve in Duxbury, MA. Posted hours: Dawn to dusk, no gate.
Are there trails, how long and how hard?
Yes, about 2 miles combined, including a piece of the Bay Circuit Trail through mixed pine and oak woods with a few stream crossings on natural-surface, moderately graded paths.
Roadside only, either on Congress Street east of Brook Road or near the Matthews Bog sign at 735 Congress Street; there is no dedicated lot.
Archery deer hunting is permitted on part of the property during the Massachusetts season, except on Sundays.
Where do I park at Ashdod Forest?
Free lot (free).
Is there an entry fee at Ashdod Forest?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Ashdod Forest?
Leashed dogs are allowed on the trails but are not permitted in the bog area at any time; owners must remove waste.
Is Ashdod Forest wheelchair accessible?
No ADA-accessible route; trails are natural-surface woodland paths.
What rules should I know at Ashdod Forest?
Dogs are not allowed in the bog area at any time. Fires of any kind require prior written permission from the Conservation Commission. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited on Duxbury conservation land. Motorized vehicles are prohibited except for emergency or authorized use.