Near World's End
World's End road
Near World's End
Hingham Harbor
Near World's End
Art installation along the World's End Loop
Near World's End
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World's End

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Wide tree-lined gravel paths wind around the northern half of the park situated in Hingham Harbor.
1.3
mi
Distance
102
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.28mi
Distance
102ft
Elevation Gain
102ft
Elevation Loss
10%
Max Grade
73ft
High Point
9ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
The World's End loop circles a small hill that forms the northern half of the park. Wide tree-lined paths with easy inclines and descents allow for a range of activities from biking to easy strolling to trail running. Starting at The Bar, which is a low, thin strip of land separating Hingham Harbor from the Weir River, the path climbs gently uphill on the east side of the peninsula. Enjoy expansive views of Nantasket in the water beyond before intersecting with The Valley, a connector that cuts directly across to the Hingham Harbor side. Turn sharp right instead to continue around the loop. As this portion of the trail loops around, with open fields to both sides, the Boston skyline can be seen in the distance. At approximately 0.8 miles, you'll intersect with the other end of The Valley connector. Again, turn right to continue around the loop for another 0.5 miles before descending back to The Bar.

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Contributors
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