Trip/Event Location: Newburyport, MA
Trip Leader(s): Russell
Max # People: 8
Trip Guiding / Event Fee: No, I will not be asking participants for money
Difficulty Level: Easy
Two short walks on Plum Island. First, a 3.4 mile loop starting in Sandy Point State Reservation that follows along the beach, crosses over to Stage Island, and then back along Plum Island Sound to
From Interstate 95 take exit 57 and travel east on Route 113, then continue straight onto Route 1A south to the intersection with Rolfe’s Lane for a total of 3.5 miles. Turn left onto Rolfe’s Lane and travel 0.5 miles to its end. Turn right onto the Plum Island Turnpike and travel 2.0 miles crossing the Sgt. Donald Wilkinson Bridge to Plum Island. Take your first right onto Sunset Drive and travel 0.5 miles to the refuge entrance.
When I say the weather could have been worse, I mean it.
We experienced a short period of light rain on the boardwalk trail and some nice warming sun peeking through the clouds on Stage Island. After exiting the refuge, several of had lunch at Mad Martha’s Cafe. Later, three of us were near to or at the Visitor’s Center during the hail and rain storm.
Thanks to all who joined this nature walk.
-Russell
Outdoor Fitness Level: Strenuous
Outdoor Fitness Level: Moderate
Outdoor Fitness Level: Moderate to Strenuous