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Nahant Thicket Wildlife Sanctuary

A four acre patch of red maple swamp and brushy tangles along Nahant's spectacular coastline. Visitors should note that the sanctuary has very limited trail access and a two car parking area.

Location:
Nahant, MA

For more information:
ipswichriver@massaudubon.org

Trail Hours:
Open every day, dawn to dusk.
Parking

For Your Safety
  • Do not feed any animals
  • Stay on trails to avoid ticks and poison ivy
  • Do not smoke anywhere on the sanctuary
  • Do not pick or collect plants or crops without permission
Avoid Conflicts with Wildlife
  • Do not bring pets, leashed or unleashed, on to the site
  • Picnic only in designated areas
  • Do not bring motorized vehicles or bicycles onto the site
  • Hunting, fishing, or trapping are not permitted

Admission:
Free

Directions:
Follow Rt I-95 to Rt 128 to exit 44B (Rt 129, Lynnfield Street). Follow Rt 129 east for 4 miles to the intersection of Rt 129 and Rt 107 (Western Avenue). Take a left onto Western Avenue heading toward Salem. Continue for 0.6 miles to the intersection of Eastern Avenue and Rt 129. Turn right onto Eastern Avenue and proceed for 1.5 miles. Cross Rt 1A and turn left onto Lynn Shore Drive, heading across the Nahant causeway (Long Beach is on the left). At the end of causeway, continue 1.7 miles onto Nahant Road (pass the Coast Guard station, Nahant Country Club, and Post Office on the left). Then turn right onto Wharf Street, left onto Walton Road, and right onto Furbush Road. Parking is on the right.

Acres:
4

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