hiking trails of rockland
Jim's Trail
Jim's trail is the third trail developed of the hiking trails of the Rockland town forest.
It winds through the area that older maps of the area call the Salem st conservation area.
Like other areas of the town forest this portion has wet areas and several bridges and well placed stones ease you over these wetlands.
Jim's trail leads to the
right off the Ingeno trail
at approximately 1/2 mile
into the forest.
It meanders into the forest and seems to not be far from the main trail.
Just when you think what is the point to this trail as it is only a stones throw from the main trail,
it then turns sharply to the right heading deeper into the forest.
Like most of the trails here it is lined by fallen tree branches.
The trail almost immediately leads into wet land.
A series of large stepping stones help you thru that area which then lead to a succession of three bridges.
The wood planks to the left of this bridge were the earliest way through this wet area.
This line of bridges went through quite a building process to become what it is today.
Little islands were made to connect the three bridges.
This is another one of the areas that has been reworked to manage water and the trail.
More rock stepping stones and then the trail winds through an area with a stand of evergreens.
Giving one
hiking through the area a sense of peace.
stone lined trails lead to stone filled trail
Artifacts placed creatively along the trail.
This crossing is intriguing, the water is fairly deep and the rocks are icy this time of year.
Careful stepping!!
There will be yet more stepping stones and bridges to cross.
The usual stone wall found through many of the forests
New England that marked the property lines at one time.
There will be
one more elaborate rock sculpture exhibit.....
Just how did they get that one stone to hang on the side of
that boulder??????
The trail finally ends at the other parking lot on the Spruce st. side of the forest.
In total the trail is between 1/4 and 1/3 miles long. An interesting addition to a hike through the forest.
Evidence of the town forest "residents" on Jim's trail.
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Trail
Quick Facts
Directions:
from
Boston take route 93 South and route 3 at split. Take exit 35. At end
of ramp take a right on Hingham St. Follow to end and right on Webster
St (route 123). Follow to end at Union St in Rockland Center and take a
right. At lights take a left on North Ave. Follow past intersection
where route 139 emerges. Town Forest is on the right.
Parking:
Small parking lot that accommodates 3-4 cars.
Trail Time:
Light:
1/3 mile
Difficulty:
Easy;
one triple bridge
Water sources:
french's stream,
Other activities:
bird watching,
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