This past weekend, myself and a buddy wanted to get out of Boston and shake up our walking route and landed on World's End. Be careful when putting the address into your navigation, especially Waze users, as it took us to the totally wrong location at first. Once you arrive, however, parking is pretty straightforward. It costs $10/car. The staff at the hut where you pay for parking was super helpful in letting us know what route would best suit our time constraints. We were even given a map! The trails were pretty clear, some maybe weren't as clearly defined as they could've been. Note for hikers: this does feel like more a stroll in the park as opposed to a true hike. Some hidden paths did feel like one, however, so don't be afraid to venture off what seems to be the most defined routes. We loved the views of the Boston skyline, harbour, and Hull, MA. This place is definitely worth a visit. I'm looking forward to coming back in autumn to see some good foliage! read more

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Large park with great views of Boston and Nantasket beach it's a about 4 miles round trip. There are different trails and maps around the park. Parking you just go online it's $10 for parking and entrance for every one in your car so it's cheap. There is a rest room you can use near the parking lot. read more

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Beautiful, large park that's easy to access from Boston. I definitely recommend it for both locals and visitors alike - if you come on a clear day, you can see the city from various vantage points and the views are unbelievable. I had initially thought we'd do a quick loop in under an hour but all told, we spent about two hours in the park. It does get pretty popular, particularly on weekends, but there were stretches where the crowds clear out and you can find space to yourself. Would love to come back here when the leaves change. Words can't really do the vistas justice. $15 for the parking/entrance fee (no fee if you walk or bike in). A little hillier than I anticipated but sneakers work just fine - we wore hiking boots and felt a bit silly. There are also plenty of benches scattered around for whenever you want to catch your breath or just soak in the moment. Watch out for that one massive pothole near the entrance to the park/by the check-in gate. read more

Beautiful here! It does get VERY CROWDED on nice Summer weekends. You might find over 100 boats here. Easy access to the rest of Boston Harbor and the islands too. read more

The parking lot was great and the trail is pretty great, and I can see so many plant and animals in the nature

This is a great hiking option and was a perfect choice on a warm spring day. The wide paths, beautifully flowering cherries and Boston skyline views make it particularly special. We walked the trails when covid restrictions were in place . All masked. Ticketing was advanced which can be tricky if you're trying to play the weather. We found a great spot near the water to have a picnic lunch. On the walk out to "the Bar" I was surprised not to see more benches along the path. We did not complete the entire loop. If you have a toddler along, definitely bring a stroller ! They will loose steam! read more

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I finally made it to World's End after being curious about it for quite some time, and it is an absolutely wonderful place. As others have noted, booking in advance is needed and when I went today, a Saturday, the grounds were not very crowded and in fact, I felt like there were stretches of the trail I had quite a bit to myself! Some of the Boston skyline views are wonderful, with benches scattered throughout the park, and folks hanging out on blankets with picnics were also seen. There are also a handful of different path choices, so you could easily come back and try a slightly different route and amble around. It's a really lovely place, and I am definitely looking forward to coming back. read more

Love Worlds End. Honestly sometimes the people working there can be a hit or miss. But most of them are very nice! The reason I still give a 5 star is truly because Worlds End is one of my favorite places ever for views, and for relaxing. Just a stunning place to go in all seasons! Would definately recommend people get the membership if you live close enough. It's worth it! read more

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Beautiful park! I think it is worth the $15. We spent about 2 hours there which included walking along the trails and picnic-ing. I'd highly suggest going off the trails and getting closer to the water. There are a few clearings that lead to beautiful spots! Overall, a quiet, peaceful afternoon! read more

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We were just recently gifted a Trustees Membership and used that membership to book entrance to World's End. It did not disappoint! Due to COVID social distancing requirements, all visitors are required to book timed entry to World's End. As long as you plan ahead, a trip to World's End is not to be missed! Located on the coast of Hingham, World's End has miles of hiking trails that are beautifully maintained. The coast line views and Boston skyline views are beautiful. Fortunately, there are numerous benches scattered throughout the property which would make a perfect spot for a small picnic or place to hang out and enjoy those views. The parking area does get a little muddy if it has recently rained, but the gravel trails that dominate the majority of the property render hiking boots largely unnecessary. This is also a great place for kids. Hills are not too steep and paths are wide open with tons of space to run. World's End is a beautiful property and a great place to enjoy a walk and some scenic vistas. read more

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Fantastic hikes on this open space. Nice views of the Boston skyline and also Hull, MA. Become a member of the trustees of reservations. read more

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Great place for walking and coastal viewing. Ducks, and other fowl, open fields, trees and a skyline view of Boston. Make a reservation in advance a good chance every day it is visited by many. read more

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A great place from my childhood on to now. I have made it a must for me and my family, especially our dogs, to stop by whenever we are around the south shore. This place is full of old history, and worlds end is a perfect end of it all. Perfect place for both summer and winter, and trails differ during both. Make it your next stop. (There is a parking fee, not sure if no fee for walk in) read more

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Amazing park! My favorite in Massachusetts so far. Pro-tip: Go in the fall! You won't regret it. The views at the park are all beautiful. It's extremely hard not to get a good photo here. If you walk in deep enough there is a view of the skyline that is breathtaking. You'll want to bring a blanket to lay on and prepare to stay for a few hours if you go. The trip to Hingham is definitely worth it. read more

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Looking for covid safe and dog inclusive activities we came upon the World's End. We arrived not realizing admission was required but there was a nice employee at the parking lot who helped guide us to the website to grab one of the last openings. We purchased a entry for $15 for the 12:00pm entry time. Although there is an entry time you're not timed and can stay as long as desired. I suggest purchasing tickets before arrival for efficient entry and to make sure you get a spot before they sell out. The grounds are really beautiful and we hope to come back when the weather is a bit more mild. To be honest I'm not sure of the rules but it would be a really nice spot to bring a blanket a picnic on one of the many fields if that's allowed (carry in/out applies in terms of garbage). If not, there are benches scattered throughout the grounds at scenic spots. There are multiple routes you can take to enjoy shorter or longer trails and the terrain is variable without anything beyond moderate hills. In addition the main trails have little split offs at different areas to access the coastal zones and waterfront. A benefit of the limited entries is the fact that there was an abundance of space and we never felt uncomfortable in terms of crowds. Most of the time we were on our own. The terrain changes throughout and we were glad we wore hiking boots since we came across a few muddy areas. There are a few porta-potties in the parking lot but no facilities that we saw within the grounds. Unrelated, the neighborhood you drive through to get there is lovely. We took our time driving in and out to check out some of the pretty houses. read more

Great area for walking or a picnic! Ocean views part of the Trustees of reservations. Check for parking info.All right along the ocean! read more

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Slice of heaven, one of the prettiest 3 1/2 mile hikes one can enjoy in New England. Love coming to Worlds and read more

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The World's End isn't just a place in the movies, it's a real place here in Hingham Mass, and YOU CAN ACTUALLY GO THERE! There is a catch tho'. It isn't free. It costs $6 per person, or you can sign up to become a member. Weddings are about a $100 fee. And, you must sign contracts and/or waivers. They also can deny anything, and tend to be against for commercial use content in general, unless you work with them for mutually beneficial arrangements..... maybe... Events are also pay per ticket, often in advanced. This is because it's private property and a nonprofit organization. It also has NO LITTER AT ALL and is COMPLETELY 100% CLEAN! A very kind, and generous, ranger came over to me and spoke with myself and my friend for quite a while, and explains a lot of things to us, including rules, regulations, policies, and also wanted to get to know us. I very much appreciated this. My friend & I had come to scout out the location, possibly to shoot some photos or video for some video art projects with cosplay. She didn't seem to think anything was wrong with that, but still thought it best to clear things with management and gave us a lot of information, literature, business card stuff, a map, etc. As a courtesy, she granted us a short walk around to take some sample photos. I have not, and will not, be making any money from these photos and have posted the majority of them here on behalf of the community here. We're very grateful as well. Altho' this location has a closer vantage point to view the Boston Skyline, and is quite beautiful & picturesque I would say this is a good location to photo-shoot but you need to pay for that. The prices were not unreasonable either. And, everything seemed fair. But since weather is unpredictable you might want to go for the entire membership fee, otherwise you will end up with clouds, or rain out of nowhere as per typical weather in New England. (The Story of my New England Photography life) However, if you are practicing, or learning photography, a pay to photo-shoot option might not be the best bet for you, and you could easily driver further down to Webb Memorial Park, or Great Hill Park instead. (Both in North Weymouth) The Boston Skyline is slightly a bit further away as a vantage point. As you can see, this location is very highly rated, and is well loved by tourists, visitors, and locals. The amount of people walking around is significantly less than the other parks, and no litter whatsoever. There are also decent restrooms. read more

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Only 4 miles of trail, but it is a nice short walk. You can see skyscrapers of Boston over the Bay. In winter there was snow at the shore. It is almost all flat and dog friendly. read more

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One of the most beautiful spots on the South Shore. Great for morning walks or runs.

the speed bumps are not only not needed but ripped out the bottom of my audi its ridiculous cut them back last year they cost me 500.00 repair ruined my visit member 4years. park rating 4 driveway road -5 minus -- read more

Beautiful views! Just make sure you get there with enough time. You'll need at least 4 hours to go all around the park, and enjoy the gorgeous views! It closes at 4pm, at least the day I went with my husband, that was this October, the weather was a little cold but nice, and they were a bunch of couples taking their engagement pictures in the place, I suppose it's always like that because of the scenes. read more

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I love World's End! It's beautiful and serene. However, there seems to be a thing, that some people, especially groups of younger people from 20s-30s come and let their dogs run free, and they think it's ok. Today I encountered some people like that who pretended not to know and one of the party made a snide remark,"oh Joe, didn't you just have your dog have shots yesterday?"..in essence making fun of me for calling them out. Really immature people. I did report it to the ranger who spoke to them, but the damage was done. People should not have to deal with such entitled bullshit from people who can't even discipline their dog let alone themselves. World's End rangers need to get a handle on this otherwise people will stop coming. read more

Great place for a nice walk, hike, and general escape from the city. About a 45-60 minute drive from Boston (option 15 minute side trip to Marylou's for iced coffee), World's End offers the countryside feel you have been missing. You will really feel how far away you are when you make it to one of the high vantage points and can see the Boston skyline on the horizon. The trails are well kept, staff is friendly, and they even have port-o-potties that are NOT disgusting, a nice treat for an outdoor space. There is plenty of parking available and several "starting points", but if you haven't been before, stop by the welcome hut and chat with one of the park guys/gals, they are great and truly love what they do. Trails are good for walking, running, chatting, picnicking, snoozing, generally existing, etc. The entire preservation area is picture perfect. There is a $6 fee per person, not per car, but you can park for the day and enjoy the many trails and views the preserve has to offer. This money goes towards the continued preservation of the 251 acre area, so its a great way to do some good for yourself and for the world. World's End is also DOG FRIENDLY! Some areas are "off leash" and others are "on leash" but the park is filled with happy pups. Owners are respectful and clean up after their dogs, so no need to worry about stepping in something foul! read more

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If you want a great hiking day then this is your place you could take a short 30 minute hike or hike for hours on end

This is a great park for long walks! Gorgeous views of the water, shoreline, and Boston skyline. On a nice day, it provides for a solid workout! A few things to know: 1) There's an admission fee so bring cash. I see most people saying it's $6 but I don't know if they raised prices because it was $8/person when we went on a Saturday. 2) there are a LOT of hills - this isn't a flat trail, so be aware of that if anyone in your party has a disability, young children, etc. 3) the trails are not paved - they're rocks/dirt/gravel. We had a stroller and found it challenging to push, especially with the hills! :) read more

Autumn at World's End: -Walk the entire perimeter, both drumlins included because it's cool enough now to do this without getting all sweaty. -Have a picnic on a blanket in one of the meadows. -Leaf peep. -Roll up your jeans, take off your shoes and have a last wade of the season, splashing included. -Bring a canoe or kayak and go for a paddle. -Look for deer, fox, coyote, fisher-cats. Don't worry, really, they leave you alone. -Bring binoculars and bird-watch including checking out the comical-looking yet still majestic egrets. -Walk your dog and enjoy every stop he makes to sniff around, using those moments to really notice the trees, bushes, big sky, and water all around you. -If you have a horse, bring it here and go for a ride. -Find a bench to sit on. Meditate, think, read. -Sit on an outcropping of smooth rocks high above the harbor or Weir River and be amazed by the views. -Take some deep breaths of the fresh air. -Welcome the new season in these beautiful surroundings. Happy Autumn everyone. Enjoy the season wherever you are. read more

Nice walk in a hidden spot outside of Boston. While there's a $6 fee per person, it's not too bad as I believe it completely supports the preservation of the land from development. The trails aren't long at all but there is some incline so it's an easy to moderate workout for some. You can definitely see Boston from the many high vantage points as well. My only gripe was parking in which several people actually took spots from each other even though they were waiting. That means you mother of two from Milton. read more

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The most beautiful place in the whole world. I love to take my grandchildren here. I am so lucky to be so close to such natural beauty

Beautiful. It's no hike, but a great walk (or run). Amazing views. $6 entry per person, so go for a few hours to make it really worth it. read more

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What an amazingly beautiful place! The grounds are cleaned and you can easily go through the trails within 2 hours. Took my 2 dogs there and they loved it. Dogs have to be leashed on the trail, but we found a path down to a secluded part of the beach where we could let them play in the water off leashed. Well worth the $6/person entrance fee. Make sure to stop by Hingham Lobster Pound on your way! Great fresh lobster sandwiches and grilled scallops! read more

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I was about to be one of the party poopers and slap a 3 star on this place, till right as we finished the loop back towards the exit, lo and behold, the clouds part and we got one of the best sunsets I can remember in a long time. So tip number one. Be smarter than me, and realize that even if it's a beautiful sunny day in Andover, that's not necessarily the case 30 mi away in Hingham. Esp when you're paying $5 per person for what is essentially just open land that I wouldn't think requires a ton of maintenance, it was nice but a touch disappointing at first. Like I said though, sunset made it worth the trip - this is a gorgeous setting for color, and everything was positively glowing. This will definitely become a repeat leaf-peap spot. read more

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Didn't realized it costs money til we got there. $6 per adult. Children under 18 are free. Decided to check it out anyways. It has several short trails - you can finish them all within a couple of hours (walking pace). It's a nice park. You get to enjoy the surrounding water views of the Hingham harbor. At one point of the trail you get to see the Boston skyline on the left and Hingham water on the right (like on a mini island strip) It's pretty cool. Throughout the trails - they have one bench in certain spots for walkers to take a break to enjoy the surrounding and views. Definitely recommend others to check it out. read more

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I had a wonderful peaceful day hiking here. Well-labeled trails, nothing too challenging. Great views of Boston skyline from the south. I decided to join the Trustees this year so that I'd be motivated to get outside more. Thus, I have free parking everywhere and discounts to the programs. Not that I'm doing any programs for now--waiting for fewer restrictions--but am definitely looking forward to some cooking classes at the various farms. read more

Wonderful place to walk just be prepared to pay. The views are gorgeous and the dogs love walking there on leash read more

What a beautiful park - Highly recommend - Very diverse - lots of different spots - water views of Boston - We met our adult children for a socially distanced picnic and it was so nice to hang out under a big beautiful tree in the warm breeze. read more

Thought this park was part of dcr but I guess its a huge chunk of privately own property. I arrived there with my daughter and gf last month and they wanted all kinds of money just to walk around some woods. I would pay $5 tops for a family of 3. We just went to the free hingham state forest which was beautiful. Lower your fee very disappointed. read more

World's End is nice but there are a lot of pretty places around that don't cost $10 for 2 people (and a dog) to visit. World's End is overrated. Dog owners should visit Bare Cove Park and Stoddard's Neck nearby, instead. Bonus: your dog can roam off-leash in those parks. And if you want trails, visit the Middlesex Fells. Or, for something truly gorgeous, try the Arboretum. I am unerwhelmed by World's End. read more

It's funny that this weekend was the first time I've ever been to World's End, since I grew up about 20 minutes away, and have lived in Boston for ages now. I can't believe what I've been missing! First of all, aren't you drawn in by the name? World's End? It sounds so fantastical, like you're in Narnia or something. And though you will not meet any fauns or brave British children here, it is still pretty amazing. World's End is a park consisting of a series of drumlins, or low, rolling hills formed by glaciers, right on the ocean. It is basically a jut of land off the coastline of Hingham in the shape of a filled-in '8', that provides amazing views of Boston, Hull, various impressive windmills, and the glittering Atlantic Ocean. So come here, hike, have a picnic, surround yourself with nature, bask in the sun and the ocean breeze...those rolling hills I mentioned earlier are gorgeous, as are the forests, meadows and marshes within the park. I'm so glad I finally discovered this beautiful, well cared for sanctuary! It's really one of the prettiest, most peaceful places I've been on the South Shore. read more

Probably my most favorite place in all of Hingham. Stunning views all around. It makes for a perfect 3-4 mile run (very hilly, though- an awesome workout!) It's also great for just rambling and wandering. Caveat- on warm-weather weekends, particularly Sundays, the parking areas can be pretty packed. But come during the day on a weekday when the weather isn't stellar and you may have the whole place to yourself. I've been the only car in the parking lot on several such occasions and it was pretty awesome. note- become a member of the Trustees of Reservations - it's $45 for an individual for a year, and gets you free access World's End as well as all their other conservation areas all across MA. Not to mention you get the pleasure of knowing you're supporting local land conservation ! a win-win situation all around! read more