Fogg Forest

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Description

LOCATION: Fogg Forest is a 40-acre property located off Main Street (Route 123 westbound) and Central Street..

DIRECTIONS and PARKING: From Norwell Center, proceed 1/4 mile west on Route 123 to property. The access is marked by a large grassy field with a triangular-shaped sign (2006). Parking is along the roadside for about 4 cars. There is access from Central Street, but no parking. Another access is from Homestead Farm Way, but no trail has been developed yet.

TRAILS DESCRIPTION: The entrance from Main Street is at the far end of the field. A large rock memorializing the Fogg family marks the beginning of the trail. The main trail forms a loop with several one-way spurs. At a four way intersection, one may travel left or straight to continue on main loop, or right which dead ends at edge of property bordered by private residences. If continuing straight from the intersection, the main trail is relatively flat passing through a mixed pine and hardwood forest. Rhododendron bushes also line the trail.
Another spur from the right leads to the access on Central Street. This trail crosses Black Pond Brook via a bridge. This trail is somewhat rugged and difficult. Trails are well-maintained, but narrow. Stone walls border parts of the trail.

TRAIL LENGTH: Loop is approximately 0.5 mile. Central Street trail is approximately 0.5 mile one way.

TRAVEL TIME: 20-30 minutes for the loop, plus same for spur to Central one way.

AMENITIES: Benches and picnic area at Central Street access

ADA ACCESSIBILITY: None as of 3/06