Cow Tent Hill Preserve is a 31.75-acre Wildlands Trust property on Route 3A where a short loop trail drops to the Duck Hill River, climbs Cow Tent Hill, and passes the site of Duxbury's first gristmill from 1640. The first stretch from the parking area to the riverbank is barrier-free.
What to expect
Parking
Free lot free · unconfirmed
Trails
A loop trail that descends gently from the parking area to the edge of the Duck Hill River, rises and falls over a series of knolls to the crest of Cow Tent…
Dogs
Dogs must be leashed; owners must pick up waste.
Accessibility
The northern trail segment from the parking area to the river's edge is barrier-free; the southern section climbing Cow Tent Hill is steep and sometimes slippery.
Managed by
Wildlands Trust
774-343-5121 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Free lot
Costfree
Details unconfirmed
What's here
On site
Benches
A bench on the barrier-free segment between the parking area and the river's edge
Common questions
Where do I park at Cow Tent Hill Preserve?
Free lot (free).
Is there an entry fee at Cow Tent Hill Preserve?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Cow Tent Hill Preserve?
Dogs must be leashed; owners must pick up waste.
Is Cow Tent Hill Preserve wheelchair accessible?
The northern trail segment from the parking area to the river's edge is barrier-free; the southern section climbing Cow Tent Hill is steep and sometimes slippery.
What rules should I know at Cow Tent Hill Preserve?
Poison ivy is abundant off-trail; visitors are advised to stay on marked trails.