Sharon’s Hiking Trails

See the town map below for established hiking trails in Sharon. Click on colored areas for more information about an area. Click on trail labels to see some videos of hikes. Read about the progress that SFOC is making in mapping Sharon’s trails.

Now available: Detailed 11″ x 17″ color trail maps, with notes, photos and commentary for Sharon’s Massapoag, King Philip’s Rock, Beaver Brook and Horizons for Youth conservation areas. These maps are far more detailed than as shown on our website and are printed on a tough, completely waterproof paper. We are asking $4.00 each ($3.50 for members) for these maps which equals our printing and mailing costs. You may join SFOC for $25/year (includes family) and receive the member price at the same time.

Please contact:
Kurt Buermann
45 Furnace St.
Sharon, MA 02067

Also available: List of picnic table locations in Sharon (see below)

Link to Beaver Brook Trail Link to King Philip's Rock Trail Link to King Philip's Rock Trail Link to Beaver Brook Trail Horizons for Youth land trails Horizons for Youth land trails Moose Hill Farm Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary Borderland State Park Borderland State Park Massapoag Trail Massapoag Trail Link to King Philip's Rock Trail Link to King Philip's Rock Trail Bay Circuit Trail Bay Circuit Trail Bay Circuit Trail Warner Trail Bay Circuit Trail Warner Trail Massapoag Trail King Philip's Rock Trail Link to Beaver Brook Trail

1. King Philip’s Rock Trail
Mansfield Street to King Philip’s Rock and beyond. Map available.

2. Warner Trail
Begins at the Sharon/Canton line and proceeds 30 miles south into Rhode Island.

3. Massapoag Trail
Lake Massapoag to North Main Street (Rte. 27). Map available.

4. Bay Circuit Trail
150 miles of trails connects 79 parcels of protected land to form a “greenway” around Boston. Maps available.

5. Horizons for Youth (HFY) Trails
56 acres of land off Lakeview Street that had been the property of a summer camp and is now home of several hiking trails. Map available.

6. Beaver Brook Trail
Almost 2 miles long running from the end of Berkshire Ave to the Sharon train station (near the Tennis club). Map available.

The Elson-Cross trail at 276 Mountain St. is a .85 mile loop with interesting rock features and a hemlock swamp. Request map: sharonfoc@gmail.com

The Lakeview Lookout trail is a short 1/10 mile path which brings you to a secluded opening on Lake Massapoag. Relax on a bench there

The trail entrance is marked by a sign and is .16 mile from Livingston Dr on Lakeview St. or .60 mile from the Morse St. intersection. Request map: sharonfoc@gmail.com

The Rattlesnake Hill trail leads to the summit of Rattlesnake Hill. The entrance is about 339 Mountain St. Request map: sharonfoc@gmail.com

Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary
The Mass Audubon Society’s oldest sanctuary has more than a dozen trails traversing its nearly 2,000 acres of forest, grassland, swamp, and bogs.

Moose Hill Farm
Two miles of trails lead to summit fields, where grassland birds are again finding a home.

Borderland State Park
Set on the grounds of the Ames Mansion, more than a dozen trails offer hiking, horseback riding and skiing.

Picnic Table Locations in Sharon

Deborah Sampson Park, East Foxboro St., near intersection with South Main St. Parking near tennis courts; new tables located on edge of field. Pond and dog park nearby.

Memorial Park Beach, Beach St., picnic area on left side after entering, also grills. Anyone can use except during the swimming season, when you must have a beach tag to enter the property. Tennis courts across the street.

Beech Tree Park, located at the corner of Pond and Beach streets. Shaded, floral plantings, labyrinth.

Trowel Shop Pond, on North Main St, near 261 North Main St. Short trail to pond.

Sharon Community Center, 219 Massapoag Ave., three tables. View of Lake Massapoag.

Ames Street Playground, Ames Street between Pond and Cottage streets.

Moose Hill Farm, 396 Moose Hill St, three tables. Dogs must be leashed. 3.5 miles of trails through meadow and woodlands.

Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary, part of Mass Audubon. Tables in front of the Visitor Center at 293 Moose Hill Street. 25 miles of trails; red maple swamp boardwalk; art exhibits in Visitor Center; no pets.

Borderland State Park, entrance on Massapoag Ave, near the southern border of Sharon with Easton; 20+ miles of hiking trails. Parking fee $5 resident, $6 nonresident.