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Whiton Woods

Details unconfirmedPreserve · Duxbury, MA
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Whiton Woods is a 37-acre pine and oak conservation property purchased in 1970 from Harry Whiton, adjoining the larger Cedar Crest Conservation Area's cranberry bogs and wetlands. A blue-blazed loop trail passes stone walls, streams, and vernal pools before connecting to Cedar Crest around Harlow Brook Pond.

What to expect

Parking
Free lot free · unconfirmed
Trails
A combined 2.2-mile network with Cedar Crest: a 1.2-mile blue-blazed loop through Whiton Woods and a 1.2-mile loop around Harlow Brook Pond and cranberry bog…
Entry fee
Free
Dogs
Leashed dogs are permitted on the trails but are not allowed in the bogs at any time.
Hours
Dawn to dusk, no gate
Managed by
Duxbury Conservation Commission 781-934-1100 x5470 · Website

Getting in

Parking
Free lot
Costfree
Details unconfirmed

Common questions

Are there trails, how long and how hard?
A 1.2-mile blue-blazed loop through Whiton Woods itself, and a further 1.2-mile loop through the neighboring Cedar Crest bogs and wetlands if you continue on; footing is natural surface with some grades.
Where do I park?
A roadside pull-off at 677 Temple Street fits about 3 to 4 cars.
Is hunting allowed?
No, hunting is not permitted on this property.
Where do I park at Whiton Woods?
Free lot (free).
Is there an entry fee at Whiton Woods?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Whiton Woods?
Leashed dogs are permitted on the trails but are not allowed in the bogs at any time.
What rules should I know at Whiton Woods?
Dogs are not allowed in the bogs at any time. Fires of any kind require prior written permission from the Conservation Commission.

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BetaSome details here are unconfirmed (accessibility). Details are sourced from public agency data and can change through the season. Confirm locally before you go. Sourced 2026-07-22. Official source. Updated 2026-08-14.