Stodder’s Neck

Stodders Neck, Lincoln Street, Hingham, MA, USA

(781) 682-6124

https://www.mass.gov/locations/stodders-neck-abigail-adams-park

Owned By: Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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A peninsula at the mouth of the Back River. Harborside trails and a hilltop view. Popular for dog walking. Stroller-friendly.

Features

Part of the Massachusetts Department of Conservation & Recreation’s (DCR) Back River Reservation, this property used to be sand and gravel pit. It is now very popular for dog-walking. Be advised that in some areas, dogs are permitted to be off-leash.

For a walk with fewer canine companions, consider the following properties in the immediate vicinity: Bare Cove Park • Great Esker Park • Osprey Overlook Park • Webb Memorial State Park • Abigail Adams State Park • Kibby Property

Trail Description

A mostly gravel, mostly flat, 0.7-mile loop trail offers gorgeous views of the Weymouth Back River. A short spur trail leads to the top of a small hill known as the McCarthy Hummock. You can also access the beach here, and there’s lots of shoreline to explore!

Habitats and Wildlife

This park was once a sand and gravel pit, so the vegetation is quite young. There are some pines, oaks and cedar trees, some sumac, and plenty of grass. You can also access sandy beaches and rocky shorelines along the Weymouth Back River.

The Weymouth Back River rises from several ponds and swamps, including Whitman’s Pond in Weymouth. It flows for about 10 miles, and empties into the Atlantic Ocean at Hingham Bay, just south of Grape Island and Slate Island. For more information about the Weymouth Back River, follow the Back River Watershed Association.