Parker River Hellcat Boardwalk Trail
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Massachusetts · essex County

Parker River Hellcat Boardwalk Trail

Accessible boardwalk to dune and marsh viewpoints on Plum Island.

Rating
Length
1.4 mi
Difficulty
1
County
essex

About This Trail

A fully accessible 1.4-mile boardwalk through freshwater marsh, dune, and maritime woodland habitats on Plum Island within Parker River National Wildlife Refuge. Over 300 resident and migratory bird species frequent this refuge, making it one of the premier birdwatching destinations in America.

Location

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Coordinates: 42.7908231, -70.809922

Getting There

From I-95, take Exit 57 and travel east on Route 113, then continue onto Route 1A south for 3.5 miles. Turn left onto Rolfe's Lane for 0.5 miles, then right onto Plum Island Turnpike. The Hellcat Boardwalk is about 3.5 miles from the refuge entrance near parking lot 4.

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