A 13-acre woodland gifted to the Hingham Land Conservation Trust in 1994, with a short easy loop through white pine and beech forest around a small wetland, benches for sitting, and granite entrance steps off Cushing Street.
What to expect
Dogs
Hingham requires dogs to be leashed and under control whenever beyond the owner's property; Bare Cove Park allows off-leash walking only with a permit from the Town Clerk. Posted signs at the site take precedence.
Hike
Allowed 0.4-mile easy loop
Managed by
Hingham Land Conservation Trust
WebsiteCommon questions
Is Whortleberry Hollow Conservation Area open today?
Whortleberry Hollow Conservation Area is a public preserve in Hingham, MA. There is no live closure feed for preserves & forests; the town's site is the authority for temporary closures.
Are there trails, and how long/hard are they?
A single easy 0.4-mile loop through forest and around a small wetland, suitable for families.
There is only limited roadside parking across from 430 Cushing Street; no dedicated lot.
Where do I park at Whortleberry Hollow Conservation Area?
Free lot (free).
Is there an entry fee at Whortleberry Hollow Conservation Area?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Whortleberry Hollow Conservation Area?
Hingham requires dogs to be leashed and under control whenever beyond the owner's property; Bare Cove Park allows off-leash walking only with a permit from the Town Clerk. Posted signs at the site take precedence.
What rules should I know at Whortleberry Hollow Conservation Area?
Dogs must be leashed; owners must clean up after pets.