Join the Trustees to celebrate National Trails Day with a guided hike of Ravenswood Park in Gloucester. On this intermediate hike, you will enjoy a ~3 mile loop with moderate elevation gain, as you are guided up the rocky and narrow Ledge Trail up to a scenic overlook of the harbor and then descend via the broader and flatter Salem Road carriage path trail. You’ll pass through an old quarry, rocky trails lined with beech, pines, ferns, and rare wetland plants. This glacier-shaped landscape provides shelter for a variety of wildlife, look for scat, tracks and dens along the trail! Our naturalist guides will share the human and natural history of this property, including how the Trustees maintains the properties many trails for all to enjoy.
Be sure to wear weather-appropriate clothing, and boots or shoes that are appropriate for hiking in potentially wet and muddy spots, or over uneven terrain. We recommend you bring your own water bottle, snacks, and anything else you need to be comfortable outdoors.
Accessibility: This hike has an easy level of difficulty, and requires hiking 2-3 miles on unpaved and potentially muddy trails, with moderate elevation gain for approximately 2 hours.
All children must be accompanied by an adult. This is appropriate for adventurous kids as young as 6 years old, but is geared towards learners of all ages including adults. Adult discretion on your child’s ability to manage this activity is advised.
When:
Saturday, June 7, 2025 10am-1pm
Location:
Prices:
Audubon Members: Adults: $15; Kids: $12
Non-members: Adults $25; Children $20
Phone:
978.356.4351
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