Mass Audubon's Eastern Point Wildlife Sanctuary — Attraction in Gloucester

Mass Audubon sanctuaries are often a challenge to find...and none more so than this one! Clearly, the people in the fancy seaside estates along the road here do NOT want to see the hoi palloi wandering around their nabe, so be prepared to see lots of signs saying private property and keep out as you try to make your way to the Point. Unfortunately, there was no staff here and not any proper information like a trail map. So although we found the parking lot and its demand for $10 parking fee for non-members--we are members, so no worries there--we were unable to find the actual half mile trail loop that allows you to access this area properly. Later, we did figure out where it was, doing some follow-up research... but too late for this visit. So big points to Mass Audubon for creating this restored salt marsh area for wildlife. But for humans this place can be quite frustrating. So be very prepared before you try to...

day28(28SEP2024) sanctuary59: security guard at entrance of eastern point blvd cheerfully let us pass when we said we were going to audubon. parking at lighthouse is free for MAS members, but $10 (!) for non-members. trail is opposite the entrance to yacht club (MAS guide indicates "Aileen Terrace", but i did not see a street sign). nice little 1/4 mile loop trail thru woodland, tho 1/4 mile walk on street from parking. boardwalk over damp sections. some...

Short trail through the woods, but not much to see. Limited parking and hard to reach. Lots of signs about "private property" or similar to scare visitors away from the road, but it is accessible after you pass the yacht club. Light house adjacent to the property is not part of the site/trail/preserve. Watch out for deer ticks on the trails.

The volunteers deserve credit for their efforts to preserve and...