Near World's End Loop
Damde Meadow tidal marsh at low tide
Near World's End Loop
Boston skyline from Planter's Hill
Near World's End Loop
World's End road
Near World's End Loop
World's End view
Near World's End Loop
Hingham Harbor

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World's End Loop

4.2 (6 Ratings)
Traverse rolling hills on this bayside journey through World's End Reservation.
3
mi
Distance
222
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsFamily FriendlyViewsWildlife
Access Issues
Free entrance for members of The Trustees, but it's $6 per adult for non-members.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
3.04mi
Distance
222ft
Elevation Gain
222ft
Elevation Loss
10%
Max Grade
86ft
High Point
6ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
Start from the park entrance by leaving the parking area to cross a wooden bridge over the beginning of the tidal marsh. From here, the gravel path splits, with paths going around both sides of Planter's Hill with easy uphill grades. Stay left to follow Brewer Road along Hingham Harbor before descending to The Bar. On the other side of The Bar, another uphill grade climbs around World's End. Keep right along the Weir River side until a trail junction at the crossover with The Valley. Turn right to continue counter-clockwise around World's End with views of the Boston skyline in the distance, until reaching another junction with The Valley on the Hingham Harbor side of World's End. Stay right to continue around the bend before descending back to The Bar. After crossing back over The Bar, stay right for another uphill grade along Barnes Road that will bring you back to the tidal marsh bridge and park entrance.Another option is Weir River Road, which starts from the back of the parking lot and winds through wooded paths with an option to hike under a smaller path to a rocky overlook of the tidal marsh.

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Contributors
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