Assateague Life of the Beach Trail
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Maryland · worcester County

Assateague Life of the Beach Trail

Short coastal walk across dunes to Atlantic beach views.

Rating
Length
0.6 mi
Difficulty
3
County
worcester
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Assateague Marsh Trail

Short marsh boardwalk with excellent birding opportunities.

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Assateague Life of the Dunes Trail

Coastal boardwalk and dune ecosystem interpretive route.

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Assateague Life of the Forest Trail

Maritime forest walk with wildlife viewing potential.

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About This Trail

A short coastal walk across Assateague Island’s barrier beach dunes to Atlantic Ocean views, with chances to spot wild horses roaming freely along the shore. The sandy trail explores the dynamic barrier island ecosystem where wind, waves, and wildlife shape the landscape.

Location

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Coordinates: 38.0757453, -75.2354222
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Getting There

From Berlin, MD, take Route 376 east to Assateague Island. At the end of Route 611 (Assateague Island National Seashore entrance), follow the main park road south. The Life of the Beach Trail starts near the South Ocean Beach parking lot.

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