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Higgins-MacAllister Preserve

Details unconfirmedPreserve · Scituate, MA
Right now

A 37-acre preserve adjoining Bates Lane Conservation Area, with a 1.2-mile loop past glacial boulders, stone walls, and a 17-foot-circumference white pine along Merritt Brook.

What to expect

Parking
Free lot Free · unconfirmed
Trails
1.2-mile main loop, medium difficulty, natural rocky surface.
Entry fee
Free
Dogs
Dogs allowed, must remain leashed.
Hours
Dawn to dusk.
Accessibility
No ADA access.
Hiking
Allowed year-round
Managed by
Scituate Conservation Commission 781-545-8721 ·

Common questions

Where do I park at Higgins-MacAllister Preserve?
Free lot (Free).
Is there an entry fee at Higgins-MacAllister Preserve?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Higgins-MacAllister Preserve?
Dogs allowed, must remain leashed.
Is Higgins-MacAllister Preserve wheelchair accessible?
No ADA access.

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BetaSome details here are unconfirmed. Details are sourced from public agency data and can change through the season. Confirm locally before you go. Sourced 2026-07-15. Official source. Updated 2026-09-14.