Amonte Meadow Conservation Area - North and South Rivers Watershed Association

144 Rockland St, Hingham, MA 02043, USA

Owned By: Town of Hingham

Directions

Amonte Meadow Conservation Area in Hingham is a broad grassy property abutting wetlands, close to the Weir River. For a walk nearby, check out the trails at Foundry Pond on Kilby Street.

Features

This property was acquired by the Town of Hingham in 2009. It is within the region of the Massachusett (or Massachuseuk). To learn more about local Native American tribes, we encourage you to interact with their members. The Massachusett tribe at Ponkapoag and the Mattakeeset band of the Massachusett share information on their websites.

For more information about the Weir River, follow the Weir River Watershed Association.

Trail Description

No trails, but walk the perimeter of the property and continue north on Rockland Street to the bridge on the Weir River, a great spot to pause and enjoy the view!

Habitats and Wildlife

This grassy meadow is bordered by wetlands, as well as cedars, oaks, maples, and a stand of tupelo trees.

Formed at the confluence of Crooked Meadow River and Fulling Mill Brook, the Weir River flows north through Hingham, with Tower Brook and Accord Brook joining it in its first mile. It gradually turns northeast and flows for another 1.4 miles, through Weir River Farm and eventually into Foundry Pond, which is just a short distance upstream of Amonte Meadow. The Weir River Estuary, designated by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as an Area of Critical Concern, begins just below the manmade dam at the pond. The mile-wide estuary forms the border between Hingham and Hull, and empties into Hingham Bay. For more information about the Weir River, follow the Weir River Watershed Association.