Tidmarsh is a region in Plymouth, Massachusetts, known for its extensive ecological restoration and diverse natural features, making it a destination for outdoor activities. Spanning 481 acres, the landscape includes cold-water streams, ponds, forests, woodlands, and wetlands, transformed from a former cranberry farm into a thriving wildlife habitat. This varied terrain supports several sports like hiking, road cycling, jogging, mountain biking, and more.
Tidmarsh offers a range of outdoor activities, with 6 routes available for…
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30
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

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22
hikers
6.63km
01:47
80m
80m
Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.

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hikers
9.05km
02:25
100m
100m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

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2.20km
00:34
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10m
Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.
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109
riders
116km
05:01
980m
980m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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65.7km
02:56
680m
680m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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56.0km
02:25
460m
460m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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58.6km
02:38
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540m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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30
riders
32.2km
02:23
350m
350m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required.

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51.9km
03:50
640m
640m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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17.4km
01:13
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Easy mountain bike ride.

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40.9km
02:55
460m
460m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required.
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30
runners
9.17km
00:59
20m
20m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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8.51km
00:56
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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14.0km
01:30
120m
120m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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runners
10.9km
01:13
80m
80m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.
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20
riders
32.7km
02:02
300m
300m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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22.4km
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90m
Easy bike ride. Mostly paved surfaces.

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58.8km
03:38
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510m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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24.1km
01:47
240m
240m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.
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12
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49.6km
03:07
480m
480m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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29.1km
01:49
200m
200m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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91.2km
05:52
950m
950m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
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Tidmarsh offers opportunities for Hiking, Road cycling, Jogging, Mountain biking, Touring cycling, and Gravel biking. The region features 6 routes, with an average rating of 4.53 stars from more than 2,800 ratings.
The Tidmarsh Wildlife Sanctuary is a 481-acre area in Plymouth, Massachusetts, known for its ecological restoration. It transformed from a cranberry farm into a diverse wildlife habitat with cold-water streams, ponds, forests, and wetlands. The sanctuary is managed by Mass Audubon.
Yes, Tidmarsh Wildlife Sanctuary offers 4.5 miles of trails for hiking and jogging. These trails include routes like the Farm Road Ramble and the Volunteers' Trail, traversing wetlands and forests. For more information, consult the Hiking around Tidmarsh guide.
Mountain biking is permitted on designated trails within the Tidmarsh Wildlife Sanctuary. There are 11 designated trails covering approximately 4 miles (6.4 km), including routes like Meadow Trail and Forest Trail. Explore the MTB Trails around Tidmarsh guide for more details.
The broader Tidmarsh region provides numerous road cycling routes, varying in difficulty. These routes are suitable for different fitness levels, from easy rides on paved surfaces to more challenging options. Refer to the Road Cycling Routes around Tidmarsh guide for route suggestions.
The hiking trails within Tidmarsh Wildlife Sanctuary are mostly flat, making them suitable for beginners and families. The sanctuary's diverse landscape offers accessible paths through meadows, wetlands, and forests. The Easy hikes around Tidmarsh guide provides specific recommendations.
Tidmarsh features a varied landscape including cold-water streams, ponds, forests, woodlands, and wetlands. It is the site of the largest freshwater ecological restoration in the Northeast, transforming a former cranberry farm into a thriving natural habitat.
Tidmarsh is home to diverse wildlife, including river herring returning for migration, muskrats, and various bird species. Notable birds include red-shouldered hawks, northern harriers, king rails, and blue grosbeaks.
Komoot features 6 routes in the Tidmarsh region, covering sports such as hiking, road cycling, jogging, and mountain biking. These routes have been explored by more than 35,000 visitors.
Komoot offers several guides for Tidmarsh, including Hiking around Tidmarsh, Road Cycling Routes around Tidmarsh, and MTB Trails around Tidmarsh. Other guides cover easy hikes, running trails, cycling, and gravel biking.
The Tidmarsh Wildlife Sanctuary is managed by Mass Audubon. For inquiries, the sanctuary can be reached at 508-927-1200. Additional information is available on the Mass Audubon website.
Tidmarsh is unique due to its significant ecological restoration project, which successfully returned the landscape from a cranberry farm to its natural state. This effort involved removing nine dams and restoring original habitats, supporting flood control and water supply.

