Whitney and Thayer Woods

Awesome place! Upon arriving there is a small gravel lot to park in. At the trail head there is one large map and many paper ones you can take with you.
Trails are clearly marked and there are even maps located where trails loop near another trail (like when you could extend your hike from the blue loop into yellow).
I took the «blue loop» which is 2.0 miles and takes around an hour (took me 45 minutes walking casually). The maps tell you the length of each color trail and approximate time it will take to walk them.
It was gorgeous, a few huge boulders to see and the best part is there was no graffiti on them! There was no litter and the only marks left by humans besides the trails were a few carved in trees. I found this to be impressive because nowadays it’s common place to find trash and ugly graffiti in parks.
I truly enjoyed myself and I will be back soon!

I am giving this 5 stars because the trails were perfectly marked. I never once thought damn I hope I am still on the right trail. Also the trail head had plenty of maps stocked up and the trails were beautiful in the fall. I look forward to going back and trying more of the trails.
Trail Notes: I did the Blue Trail. 3 Miles mostly Flat with a few light hills. Lot’s of Dog’s and a few bikers on the trails.

This is another terrific property owned by the always terrific Trustees of Reservations which preserves land throughout Massachusetts for all to enjoy.
This is a huge wooded space hundreds of acres large.
Whitney and Thayer is a great place to come to walk, bike, horseback ride and you’re welcome to bring your dog if you have one. Leash please.
The property here spans both towns of Hingham and Cohasset and unlike some other Trustees properties, is free to all who enter.
As an added bonus, you can readily access Turkey Hill from here and gain sight of the South Shore and Cohasset harbor.
There are trail markers but it’s wise to download a map and bring it with you.
Bring water to drink for you and any animal companions you might have with you.
As well, make sure you’ve got your bug spray applied. Ticks abound everywhere in these parts so you want to make sure you’re as protected as can be.
Having done all those things like a good boy or girl Scout, you’ll be certain to enjoy a spectacular day in the outdoors admiring all manner of trees, bushes, flowers, birds and if you’re lucky an occasional animal sighting.
This is a beautiful tract of land in which to get some exercise and revel in the solitude and grandeur. Well worth a visit any time of year.
Get your exercise on, and get out there!

This is another place owned by the Trustees and its great for exploring and taking your dog. The trails were not marked well when we visited, but we met a really nice older couple that was hanging up signs as we were leaving. They were Trustees members and volunteers, and got me thinking that I’d like to be a member as well.
Try to download and print a map before you come, because the network of trails is extensive and sometimes confusing. We got a little off of our intended path, but it was still a fun day.

Located right off Rt 3A in Cohasset, it’s that forgotten tract of land right between Wompatuck State Park & Turkey Hill. After a short while on the trails you can see why the Wampanoag Indians called the area Cohasset or the «Long Rocky Place», at 600 acres it is three times the size of nearby World’s End and unlike W.E. it’s FREE!
The trails are well maintained cart and footpaths suitable for walking, jogging, horseback, mountain biking, etc. Spliting the woods right down the middle was an old railroad track used by the USN to move munitions to the old ammo depot (now Wompatuck State Park) during WWII & the Cold War, it was recently converted to a bike path (crushed stone) for all to use. It’s now possible to take the Greebush Commuter Rail Line down to the Cohasset Station and go directly across Rt 3A and jump on you bike for hours of bike riding in Whitney & (mainly) Wompatuck’s 20 + miles of paved & dirt bike trails.
After a day of fun cap it off with a ice cream cone at JJ’s Dairy located about 500′ south of Cohasset Station.
Quiet.
600 acres.
Ten miles of rustic trails.
Dog friendly.
Owned & operated by the Trustees of Reservations — consider a donation and becoming a trustee.