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Ipswich River, one of Mass Audubon’s largest sanctuaries, offers more than 12 miles of interconnecting trails that invite you to explore the forests, meadows, and wetlands.

In April, listen for the chorus of American toads and pickerel frogs. Watch for river otters, painted turtles, and great blue herons at various times throughout the year. Climb the drumlin and esker, landscape features created by a glacier 15,000 years ago. Huge rocks and exotic trees and shrubs that were part of a former arboretum provide an adventurous walk along the Rockery Trail.

Canoe along eight miles of the Ipswich River that meanders through the sanctuary. Members can camp on Perkins Island or rent our rustic cabin.

Address:
87 Perkins Row
Topsfield, MA 01983
978-887-9264
ipswichriver@massaudubon.org

This sanctuary has the following universally accessible facilities: Restrooms, Barn, Nature Center, Visitor Center.

Nature Center/Trail Hours:
Visitor Center:
May 1 - October 31: Tuesday through Friday, 9 am - 4 pm; weekends and Monday holidays, 9 am - 5 pm
November 1 - April 30: Tuesday through Sunday and Monday holidays, 9 am - 4 pm
Trails: Open dawn to dusk, Tuesday-Sunday and Monday holidays.
Parking
Restrooms
Universally Accessible Rest Rooms
Nature Center
Universally Accessible Nature Center
Education Programs
Camp Programs
Picnic Area
Camping and/or Cabin Rental
Gifts and Snacks for Sale
Butterfly or Other Specialized Garden
Information Kiosk
Trail Map
Boardwalk or Wildlife Blinds
Exhibits
Snowshoeing
Cross-country Skiing
Bird Checklist
Self-guided Activities (e.g. Quests)
Passport to Nature Stamp
Paddling

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
  • Jogging is not allowed.
  • Hunting, fishing, or trapping are not permitted

Admission:
Mass Audubon Members enjoy FREE admission.
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$4 for nonmember adults
$3 for nonmember children (2-12) and seniors

Directions:
From Boston and the south: Take Rt I-95 north to exit 50 and follow Rt 1 north. At the junction of Rt 1 and Rt 97, turn right onto Rt 97 south (toward Beverly and Danvers). Follow Rt 97 south and take the third left onto Perkins Row. Follow Perkins Row for 1 mile, and the sanctuary is on the right.

From the north: Take Rt I-95 south to exit 53A and follow Rt 97 south. At the junction of Rt 1 and Rt 97 in Topsfield, stay on Rt 97 south and take the third left onto Perkins Row. Follow Perkins Row for 1 mile, and the sanctuary is on the right.

Acres:
2,018

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