Moswetuset Hummock is a small wooded knoll on Quincy Bay that was a summer campsite for the Massachusett tribe in the 1600s and gave the tribe, and the state, its name. A quarter-mile gravel loop circles the hummock through oak woods and mossy outcrops with marsh and bay views.
What to expect
Parking
Free lot free · unconfirmed
Trails
A wide, gravel-lined, roughly quarter-mile loop trail around the hummock's perimeter, generally an easy 4 to 10 minute walk.
Entry fee
Free, no admission or parking charge.
Managed by
Department of Conservation and Recreation
WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Free lot
Costfree
Details unconfirmed
What's here
On site
Info kiosk
Interpretive/historic signage on site.
Common questions
How long is the trail at Moswetuset Hummock?
About a quarter mile around the perimeter, an easy walk of under ten minutes.
Where do I park for Moswetuset Hummock?
There is a small onsite lot at 440 East Squantum Street that can flood after rain; if it is full or wet, Wollaston Beach parking is an easy half-mile walk away.
Where do I park at Moswetuset Hummock?
Free lot (free).
Is there an entry fee at Moswetuset Hummock?
Yes, Free, no admission or parking charge.