Mill Pond/Pipestave Hill

Mill Pond/Pipestave Hill

July 9, 2020

Description: Extensive trail system around fields, along Mill Pond and into woods and Town Forest. Some sloping, some level. Connecting trails on Dunn Field, Poorhouse Lane and over Archelaus Hill. ECTA Map: Enjoy our free maps and please consider […]

Topsfield Linear Common/Rail Trail

June 7, 2020

Description: The Topsfield Linear Common is part of the larger “Border to Boston” trail that when completed will extend from Boston to the Salisbury/NH border. The multi-use “Rail Trail” goes from Pye Brook Lane in Boxford south to Lowell Street in Peabody. The trail utilizes the abandoned railroad bed […]

Chebacco Woods

June 3, 2020

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An extensive and well maintained trail system goes through evergreen and deciduous woodlands and along two large ponds. The trails in the woods wind up and down glacial eskers and connect to other trails on the Gordon College property. The trails along the ponds are wide and smooth, with […]

Ipswich River Watershed Association

March 3, 2015

Description: The 23-acre Ipswich River Watershed Association campus on County Road includes trails, a green building, green roof, water-wise demonstration projects and gardens, offices, a public canoe dock and remnants of formal gardens from the early 20th-century Barnard estate. The property and trails are permanently […]

Withers Conservation Area/Artichoke Trail

March 24, 2014

Description: Contains 24 acres of town-owned conservation land acquired in 1969. Withers Conservation Area offers scenic, shoreline views along the Upper Artichoke Reservoir and connects to a loop thru the forest. Fishing is permitted. Access trail using right-of-way next to Insight Meditation Center on Middle Street or across the […]

Cox Reservation

September 9, 2009

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Description: Unpaved roads lead to a variety of trails, mostly wide easy going, with some single track. The property has large open fields, salt marshes, and beautiful views of the Essex River. ECTA Map: For ECTA Webmap Sponsorship, click here. Not yet mapped by the ECTA. Buy […]

Choate Island

September 3, 2009

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Description: Also known as Hog Island. Home to the Crane Wildlife Refuge. ECTA Map: For ECTA Webmap Sponsorship, click here. Not yet mapped by the ECTA. Please refer to the Choate Island map page at the Trustees web site. Buy a paper ECTA Trail Map. Activities: Walking Running Canoeing Kayaking […]

Crane Beach/Castle Neck

September 3, 2009

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Extensive 1200 acre Dune and Beach ecosystem. Beautful views of Ipswich Bay and Essex Bay, Hog Island. Vernal pools. Wide sand beach at low tide. ECTA Map: Enjoy our free maps and please consider making a donation to support ECTA. Buy a paper ECTA Trail […]

Steep Hill/Cedar Point

September 3, 2009

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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 […]

Sandy Point State Reservation

September 3, 2009

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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 […]

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