For the last six months or so, the hard-working elves at Backyard Road Trips have placed “Backyard Road Trips rocks” throughout the South Shore of Massachusetts. Each rock placement has been chronicled on social media, both on Instagram and Facebook. The rocks have an official Backyard Road Trips sticker on them. Have you spotted one?
Now that this batch has all been hidden. It’s time to unveil the locations of the Backyard Road Trips Rocks! scavenger hunt.
Jenney Pond/Arms House Pond
There are two found in the Brewster Gardens area of Plymouth. The first rock is hidden off the path from Willard Place to Newfield Street. Many folks visit the Arms House Pond, also known as Jenney Pond, along with a walk to Brewster Gardens and the Plimoth Grist Mill.
Brewster Gardens
The next rock is hidden in Brewster Gardens, the picturesque public park in Plymouth. The Backyard Road Trips Rocks! Scavenger hunt continues here close to the tunnel under Main Street Extension.
Plymouth Seaside Rail Trail
The rail-trail, also known as the Grace Trail, links Cordage Park to Nelson Park in Plymouth. Inspirational rocks line this path which makes up the Grace Trail. Also here is a Backyard Road Trips rock, located in the first part of the path, between Nelson Park and Robbins Road on a former section of the railroad.
Ellisville State Park
Plymouth’s Ellisville State Park includes miles of hiking trails and a lovely beach at the end. Near the end is a popular place for painted rocks. The Backyard Road Trips rock is not here though. The kids decided to place this one closer to the entrance.
Center Hill Preserve
Close to Ellisville geographically, Center Hill is another parcel of conservation land in Plymouth. It’s a favorite hiking destination for my family, given the short distance to the beach. For those looking for a longer walk, trail loops continue on the western side of the property. Look for the rock on the beach at Center Hill, unless a seal took it away!
Hoyt-Hall Preserve
This rock is hidden among the trees at the Hoyt-Hall Preserve in Marshfield, a favorite walk recently. Look for it in a clearing with stumps to climb on.
Willow Brook Farm
Of all of the South Shore trails (excluding those in walking distance from my home), Willow Brook Farm has been our most frequent excursion. With boardwalks, a fire tower, a little library, and easy looping trails, it is a hit with the kids. If you decide to check out the library here, you may just find yourself one of the Backyard Road Trips rocks!
The Olde Scituate Light
The iconic Olde Scituate Light is one of the most photographed locales in the state with good reason. The historic beacon is quite lovely. Rising above a peninsula into Scituate Harbor, the light has a walkway, a jetty, and a small beach. Look for this rock on the rocky area heading toward the beach.
Find All the Backyard Road Trips Rocks!
Have you found a Backyard Road Trips rock yet? Hopefully, this can help guide your search. I can’t promise that some of these haven’t grown legs and moved or have become someone else’s souvenirs. But either way, happy hunting!
