Great Esker Park

42°14′12″N 70°55′47″W / 42.23667°N 70.92972°W / 42.23667; -70.92972Area237 acres (96 ha)

Great Esker Park is located in Weymouth, Massachusetts. The park mostly consists of a geological formation known as a winding ridge of stratified sand and gravel formed by a glacier 12,000 years ago. It is located along the Weymouth Back River, across from Bare Cove Park in Hingham, Massachusetts.[1]

The park features the highest esker in North America (90 ft), reversing falls, salt marshes, six miles (10 km) of trails, a playground and picnic area. Bird watching is a popular activity as osprey, great blue heron, red-tailed hawks, owls, and other species of birds are abundant seasonally. There are man-made shelters on the river where Osprey nest in the spring and summer months.

In the summer months the park is used by Wey-Rec for children's programs.[clarification needed]

Image gallery

  • Fishing in Back River
    Fishing in Back River
  • Trail climbs the esker
    Trail climbs the esker
  • Egret
    Egret
  • Back River
    Back River

See also

  • Weymouth Back River

References

  1. ^ "Hiking Trails for Day Hikes out of Boston". Appalachian Mountain Club Boston Chapter Local Walks/Hikes Committee. Retrieved 2012-08-04.

External links

  • Weymouth Back River Reservation map
  • Weymouth's Great Esker park, an interesting geological formation along the Back River
  • Great Esker Park in Weymouth
  • Back River Bob-Obituary
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