A wooden boardwalk cuts through green vegetation and trees.
Nahant Thicket, Nahant

Nahant Thicket Wildlife Sanctuary

  • Nahant
  • 5 Acres

Plan Your Visit

At just four acres, Nahant Thicket is among Mass Audubon’s smallest wildlife sanctuaries. Yet, it’s an inviting spot for hundreds of migrating songbirds such as warblers, vireos, and thrushes passing through each year.

Directions to Nahant Thicket
Hours
Nature Center
Trails
  • Daily
  • dawn to dusk
  • 0.25 miles

Property Regulations

  • Foot travel only; please stay on trails (day passes are available for powered mobility devices)
  • Dog walking and horseback riding are prohibited; please leave all animals and pets at home (service animals welcome)
  • Camping, collecting, smoking, hunting, fishing, releasing of animals, and feeding wildlife is prohibited.
  • Commercial photography needs prior approval; please see all photography guidelines.

Facilities

  • Parking
    Parking