Great River Preserve encompasses a range of habitats and features that few other properties along the river's main stem can equal. It includes over a mile of pristine river frontage along one of the most scenic and undisturbed stretches of the entire Taunton River, expansive open fields, mixed pine/oak woodlands, vernal pools, and habitat for several rare species, including eastern box turtle. It is a vital link in a 1400-acre stretch of river corridor extending from the Cherry Street Bridge on the Halifax/Bridgewater line downriver to the Summer Street Bridge and the extensive fields of the Bridgewater MCI Complex. First-time visitors to the preserve often remark on its rural feel, which is attributable, in part, to the demise of the nearby Auburn Street Bridge and the consequent lack of auto traffic through the area. 

This preserve offers one of the most diverse and inviting opportunities for walking and nature study anywhere along the Taunton River mainstem. Trails will carry visitors through woodland, riparian, and open field habitats.

The AllTrails website has a description and map of a hike at Great River Preserve.