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Wompatuck State Forest – Aaron River Reservoir loop from Hingham

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Wompatuck State Forest – Aaron River Reservoir loop from Hingham

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Wompatuck State Forest – Aaron River Reservoir loop from Hingham

01:40

23.5km

140m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Great for any fitness level. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 13, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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7.11 km

Holly Pond

Highlight • Lake

Holly Pond is a tiny reservoir just off the side of the main trail. It's fed by the Aaron River and is surrounded by wetlands.

Tip by

9.26 km

Wompatuck South Field

Highlight • Forest

Wompatuck State Park is one large lush forest – except for the South Field! Enjoy a break in the sun or even a nice picnic with the family.

Tip by

13.4 km

Mossy rocks, juicy green ferns, huge trees and wooden boardwalks – a hike on the numerous trails in Wompatuck State Forest might give you the impression you are deep within a rain forest. There is also a beautiful campground with 262 campsites if you like to stay for some more days to explore the area.

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13.9 km

Aaron River Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

At 136 acres, Aaron River Reservoir is the centerpiece of Wompatuck State Park. It's popular for boating and fishing, and there are multiple trails looping around the banks that are open to biking and foot-traffic. It's fed by the Aaron River and controlled by a small dam at the southern end.

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18.1 km

Whitney & Thayer Woods

Highlight • Forest

A woodland area with 834 acres of extension, Whitney & Thayer Woods has 10 miles of hiking trails, where you can find glacial age remnants, vernal pools, and holly groves. The area is connected with Weir River Farm, Turkey Hill Park, Brass Kettle Conservation Area, and Wompatuck State Park, forming a large greenbelt in Hingham.

Tip by

21.0 km

McCormack Property

Nature Reserve

23.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.06 km

5.39 km

3.85 km

3.17 km

3.02 km

Surfaces

13.5 km

7.46 km

1.64 km

819 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 14 July

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Wompatuck State Forest – Aaron River Reservoir loop from Hingham

Holly Pond

Wompatuck South Field