About North Hill Marsh
North Hill Marsh can best be described as a sanctuary within a refuge. Situated within Duxbury’s Eastern Greenbelt, 1,000 acres of contiguous open space, the sanctuary’s oak and pine woodlands, wetlands, and 90-acre pond provide habitat for wildlife, especially migratory waterfowl.
A clearly marked trail system circles the pond and travels through Duxbury Town Forest.
Location
Mayflower Street, Duxbury, MA Get Directions >
Managed by North River Wildlife Sanctuary
Hours
Trails: Daily, dawn to dusk
Admission
Free, donations appreciated
Facilities
Parking
Acres
146
Trails
Sanctuary Highlights
- Snapping and Painted, as well as the more rare Spotted and Box turtles, often seen in the wooded and shore areas.
- A variety of birds such as Ring-necked and Black ducks, Buffleheads, Hooded Mergansers, herons, Kingfishers, and egrets congregate around the pond.
- Approximately 100 pairs of Tree Swallows that inhabit the nesting boxes placed throughout the marsh.
- Mink along the water’s edge and muskrat and otters in the pond.