birding

Description: Ten plus miles of trails make the Mass Audubon Society’s largest wildlife sanctuary.  The property includes fields, wetlands, woodlands, and an eight mile stretch of the Ipswich River.  Sightings of wildlife could include frogs, turtles, small mammals, and a variety of birds. ECTA Map: Enjoy our free maps and […]

Description: Strawberry Hill is a level and fairly quick walk across a meadow managed for grassland bird nesting, and onto the salt marsh. 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: A short trail along a  44 acre wetland conservation area. 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: Hiking Dogs on Leash Wildlife Viewing Notes/Regulations: Open Sunrise to Sunset […]

Description: Willowdale Meadow is a good starting point for a longer walk/bike through Willowdale State Forest East.   The property is an old meadow with some single track. ECTA Map: Enjoy our free maps and please consider making a donation to support ECTA. Thank you to the New England Mountain […]

Description: A part of the Manchester Essex Woods, this property consists of 106 acres of trails and woodlands.   Stone walls and rock outcroppings are visible throughout. ECTA Map: For ECTA Webmap Sponsorship,  click here. Not yet mapped by the ECTA. Buy a paper ECTA Trail Map. Activities: Hiking Dogs […]

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 […]

Description: River Road trail is 0.9 miles of a level riverside trail with loops at the Indian River Bridge.   Riverbend Trails climb up through old orchard and dense woods, connecting to Page School or to the upper Indian River.   There is a side trail along the Indian River. […]

Description An extensive forested landscape with ancient stone walls and the old Manchester Road.   One of the best places to explore the wilds of Essex County. ECTA Map: For ECTA Webmap Sponsorship,  click here. Not yet mapped by the ECTA. Buy a paper ECTA Trail Map. Activities: Walking Dogs […]

Description: A beautiful and well marked garden surrounds the main house on this 114 acre property, which includes wetlands, forests, gardens, fields  and orchards. 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 […]

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 […]