WWII Veterans Memorial Trail
From a WWII staging ground to protected wetlands and rare cedar swamps
This roam covers 3.4 miles of the 6.9-mile trail from Mansfield to Norton in southeastern Massachusetts, built on the rail corridor that served Camp Myles Standish during World War II. The camp processed over a million soldiers for the European Theater.
- Length
- 3.4 mi
- Time
- 22 min
- by bike
- Stops
- 4 stops
- plus 1 bonus
Starts at WWII Veterans Monument, ends at Henrich-Johnson Woods · Directions
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The route, stop by stop
On this route:World War II Veterans Memorial Trail· 5.6 mi
Numbered pins are the stops; gold rings are optional detours.
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A map of the route, directions to each stop in your maps app, and automatic check-in when you arrive. Finish to unlock the WWII Memorial badge.
Stop 1: WWII Veterans Monument
Start
A monument honoring the service members who passed through Camp Myles Standish
About this stopNext: Bike to WWII Veterans Memorial Nature Trail
1.6 mi · 10 min
1.5 mi separated path
Stop 2: WWII Veterans Memorial Nature Trail
A 7-acre nature trail dedicated to WWII veterans, with interpretive signage
About this stopNext: Bike to Winthrop Dahl Nature Preserve
0.9 mi · 6 min
0.9 mi separated path
Stop 3: Winthrop Dahl Nature Preserve
A preserve featuring a certified vernal pool, critical habitat for amphibians
About this stopNext: Bike to Henrich-Johnson Woods
0.9 mi · 6 min
0.6 mi separated path0.3 mi on streets
Stop 4: Henrich-Johnson Woods
Finish
50 acres of protected forest containing a rare White Cedar Swamp ecosystem
About this stop
Bonus stops
Optional detours near the route, worth the extra few minutes.
Woodward Forest
250 acres including the site of a 1676 King Philip's War battle and the L.A. Foster Wildlife Refuge
About this stop
Getting there
How it works
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Open this roam in the Shift app and follow it at your own pace.
Check in at each stop
The app checks you in when you arrive. No scanning, no codes. Visit 3 of the 4 stops and the roam is complete.
Unlock the WWII Memorial badge
Finish the roam and the WWII Memorial badge is yours. Finish all 0 routes in the MassTrails 10 for a bonus badge.
Part of the MassTrails 10. Finish all 0 routes to unlock the Trail Master badge.