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Mass Audubon's Eastern Point Wildlife Sanctuary
4.3 ★★★★☆ 84 Google reviews · Running trail in Gloucester, Massachusetts · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Boardwalk
- Loop distance
- 4 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Mass Audubon's Eastern Point Wildlife Sanctuary's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Mass Audubon wildlife refuge featuring a lighthouse, trails, and opportunities for birding.
What runners say about Mass Audubon's Eastern Point Wildlife Sanctuary
“Amazing granite Jerry to walk out for great view of the harbor, Norman's Woe, Hammond Castle and other coastline gems.”
Although there is no actual trails to walk around and you cant go directly up to the lighthouse it's still a nice place to check out. You can walk out on the Warf to the end where Dogbar Lighthouse is located. Beautiful views of the ocean and great spot to take pictures. No benches or tables to sit at though.
A wonderful place out of nowhere. If you will put it on map, it will lead you to a road which says - "Private property". But you just keep in driving till this lighthouse standing on the path of which you can see Boston. "Beautiful"
A nice small sanctuary area for birding (land and sea). Note that it appears the road leading to the parking area and trails is private, but keep going to end and you'll see the lighthouse and parking.
Tiny property well hidden past two Keep Out...gated community signs. The winter storms have hammered the tiny parking area, but it will be restored soon. Great spot for water bird spotting. Amazing granite Jerry to walk out for great view of the harbor, Norman's Woe, Hammond Castle and other coastline gems.
Trail conditions & character
“Note that it appears the road leading to the parking area and trails is private, but keep going to end and you'll see the lighthouse and parking.”
“Amazing granite Jerry to walk out for great view of the harbor, Norman's Woe, Hammond Castle and other coastline gems.”
Plan your run at Mass Audubon's Eastern Point Wildlife Sanctuary
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- SurfaceBoardwalk — flat and scenic, and slick when wet, so watch your footing
- Loop distance4 mi back to where you parked
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Websitemassaudubon.org
- Phone+1 978-462-9998
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–8 pm |
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