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Eel River Headwaters Conservation Area

Details unconfirmedPreserve · Plymouth, MA
Right now

A 130-acre former cranberry bog restored to Atlantic white cedar swamp and a 1.5-mile stream channel, with a roughly 2-mile perimeter trail on wood bog bridges starting at the corner of Long Pond Road and Boot Pond Road.

What to expect

Trails
~2.5 miles total (2-mile perimeter loop plus a small additional loop); dirt, bog road, wood bog bridges installed 2020/2021
Dogs
Dogs must be leashed and under control in Plymouth parks and on public beaches; pick up after your dog. Posted signs at the site take precedence.
Managed by
Town of Plymouth Conservation Commission

Common questions

Can I bring my dog to Eel River Headwaters Conservation Area?
Dogs must be leashed and under control in Plymouth parks and on public beaches; pick up after your dog. Posted signs at the site take precedence.
What rules should I know at Eel River Headwaters Conservation Area?
Horseback riding and conveying livestock through the property is explicitly prohibited due to a USDA easement.

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BetaSome details here are unconfirmed (parking, restrooms). Details are sourced from public agency data and can change through the season. Confirm locally before you go. Updated 2026-09-14.