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Nahant Thicket Wildlife Sanctuary
A tiny patch of red maple swamp
and brushy tangles with a traversing
stream, Nahant Thicket acts as
a “trap” for migrating songbirds
such as warblers, vireos, thrushes,
and sparrows. Over the years,
many rarities have been recorded.
Migrants are at their most diverse
in May, and September through
October. Visitors in winter will want
to explore Nahant’s spectacular
coastline where loons, grebes,
ducks, and seabirds often occur
in great variety and abundance. Visitors should note that the sanctuary has very limited trail access and a two car parking area.
Location:
Nahant, MA This property is managed by Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary. For more information:
978-887-9264
ipswichriver@massaudubon.org
Trail Hours:
Open every day, dawn to dusk.
- 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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