You will love wandering through this surreal hiking spot in Massachusetts. It’s located right on the coast and home to one of the most unusual and beautiful landscapes in the state. Here’s what you need to know to visit.
Nauset Marsh in Eastham is a totally unique place to explore. Its seaside beauty and almost otherworldly landscapes make it a must-see.
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Hop on the Nauset Marsh Trail for the best tour of this special spot. It winds along Salt Pond and the edge of Nausea Marsh, giving you jaw-dropping views all the way.
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The trail will take you across fields of waving beach grass and unique coastal scrubs before leading you along a recovering forest. At the end, you’ll deposited back at the Salt Pond Visitor Center where you started.
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This hike is rated as easy, so even small kids and older hikers will be able to manage just fine. There are some log steps to navigate, but most of the trail is nice and flat.
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The marsh is also an unparalleled place to kayak. The smooth, glassy waters make for an afternoon of effortless gliding through the marsh.
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Plan to spend about an hour out on the marsh. Though the main trail is just about 1.3 miles round-trip, you can add an extra hour to your journey if you take the 1.5-mile spur to Coast Guard Beach.
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Head to Nauset Marsh this season for some of the best hiking you’ll do all year!
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To learn more about hiking at Nauset Marsh, click here. Pets aren’t allowed on the Nauset Marsh trail due to the fragile nature of the ecosystem here. Restrooms are available at the visitor center. Looking for another amazing hike in Massachusetts? Try this refreshing hike to a beautiful swimming hole.
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Address: 50 Nauset Road, Eastham, MA, 02642
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