birding

Description: Trails from the Crane Estate lead through open marsh and dune areas to Cedar Point on the Ipswich Bay.  Steep Hill consists of a few trails, open mowed fields, and great views of the bay. ECTA Map: Enjoy our free maps and please consider making a donation to support […]

Description: Surrounded by wildlife refuge and salt marsh habitats the trails at Sandy Point are a likely location for wildlife sightings, especially birds.  Sandy trails and beaches are an enjoyable part of this 77 acre State Reservation. ECTA Map: Enjoy our free maps and please consider making a donation to […]

658 acres of wide open fields and active agriculture, including livestock, hay and produce.   Meandering farm roads and working farm yards are surrounded by ancient trees and beautiful views.   Also connects to Appleton Farms Grass Rides, New England Biolabs, and Pingree Reservation. ECTA Map: Enjoy our free maps […]

Description: 58 acres.   A mix of mature hardwood woodlands and open fields that border the Ipswich River. ECTA Map: Enjoy our free maps and please consider making a donation to support ECTA. Buy a paper ECTA Trail Map. This webmap generously sponsored by ND Landscape Activities: Walking Birding XC-Skiing […]

Description: Explore this lovely one mile loop trail along open meadows and salt marsh.   The Hamlin Reservation trail begins with a walk through a wild flower field. At low tide you can walk across to complete the loop around the mature woodlands of Eagle Island. Enjoy beautiful views of […]

Description: A large open meadow with mowed trails. Beautiful salt marsh and river views.         ECTA Map: Enjoy our free maps and please consider making a donation to support ECTA. Buy a paper ECTA Trail Map. For ECTA Webmap Sponsorship,  click here. Activities: Walking Running X-C Skiing […]

Description: Extensive trail network including gravel roads and wide wooded trails.   Trails are mostly well maintained.   Terrain includes open fields at the top of the hill and two ponds.   Trails off the hilltop are quite steep.   There is often a hockey game on one pond.   […]

Description: Nice wooded trails, many are double track.   The Bay Circuit Trail crosses from Prospect Hill parking to the Country Club.   Connects to a number of nice loops near the two reservoirs. ECTA Map: Enjoy our free maps and please consider making a donation to support ECTA. Buy […]

Description: Nice wooded trails, many are double track.   Good loops near the two reservoirs and a connection to the Bay Circuit Trail. ECTA Map: Enjoy our free maps and please consider making a donation to support ECTA. Buy a paper ECTA Trail Map. For ECTA Webmap Sponsorship,  click here. […]

Description: Wooded trails, some with good access to the Ipswich River and all leading to Bradley Palmer State Park.   A good starting point for a longer hike in Bradley Palmer.   There are some ruins of the old mill and mill race  on Winthrop Street. ECTA Map: Enjoy our […]