Whitney and Thayer Woods explained

Whitney and Thayer Woods is a 834acres nature reserve and forest located in Cohasset and Hingham, Massachusetts. The property is owned by The Trustees of Reservations.^{[1] [2]} It is adjacent to the Weir River Farm, also owned by The Trustees, and Turkey Hill,^[3] a town-owned property managed by The Trustees. The woods include 10miles of walking trails.^[1]

History

In the 17th century, the “Common Lands of the Hingham Planters” was divided into long strips for logging and farming.^[4]

External links

• The Trustees of Reservations: Whitney and Thayer Woods
• Trail map

42.2317°N -70.8397°W

Notes and References

1. Book: Burk . John S. . Massachusetts trail guide : AMC's comprehensive guide to hiking trails in Massachusetts, from the Berkshires to Cape Cod . 2021 . Boston, Massachusetts . 978-1-62842-130-9 . 336 . 11th.
2. Web site: Whitney and Thayer Woods . The Trustees of Reservations . 8 July 2021.
3. Web site: Turkey Hill . Cohasset Conservation Trust . 9 June 2021.
4. Web site: Common Lands of the Hingham Planters . The Trustees of Reservations . 8 July 2021.