Nauset Marsh Trail
Passes through a recovering forest along the edge of Nauset Marsh and Salt Pond before looping back.
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Nauset Marsh Trail Details
This mostly easy trail leads from the Salt Pond Visitor Center into a recovering forest along the edge of Nauset Marsh and Salt Pond before looping back. You should plan on taking an hour to walk the one-mile circuit to allow plenty of time to stop and enjoy the many scenic views. You may spy hints that parts of the trail pass through a former golf course; also look for an old farmstead, red cedars filling in old fields and fairways, and rafts of quahog seeds floating on the tidal Salt Pond.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
1 mile
Estimated time
60 minutes
Region
N/A
Nearby Parks Around Nauset Marsh Trail
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Nauset Marsh Trail
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0.1 mi away
Buttonbush Trail
Specially designed for vision-impaired visitors.
0.1 mi away
Nauset Trail
A 1.6 mile paved (though relatively narrow) walking and biking trail.
0.1 mi away
Salt Pond Visitor Center
The main visitor facility offering breathtaking views of Nauset Marsh.
0.1 mi away
Salt Pond Visitor Center
The best restrooms in the park and open year-round.
0.8 mi away
Doanne Rock Picnic Area
A permanent structure located near the parking lot and open seasonally.
