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 Daniel Webster Wildlife Sanctuary, Massachusetts Audubon - Marshfield, MA Posted by:  NorStar
N 42° 05.251 W 070° 40.786
19T E 361074 N 4660858
Daniel Webster Sanctuary, owned by Massachusetts Audubon, is at a coastal estuary and has over three miles of trails in woods and open fields.
Waymark Code: WMTYEQ
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 01/23/2017
Views: 5
In Marshfield, and the end of Winslow Cemetery Road, is Daniel Webster Wildlife Sanctuary, Massachusetts Audubon.
To get to the sanctuary, follow the directions, taken from the web site:
From Rt 3 north or south: Take exit 12 (Rt 139). Follow Rt 139 east for 3.7 miles to Marshfield Center. Turn right at light onto Webster Street. Follow Webster Street 1.5 miles and turn left onto Winslow Cemetery Road. Sanctuary parking is 0.7 miles ahead (at the end of the road).
The sanctuary is unstaffed, but there is a place to put money within the shelter at the head of the trails. In 2016 the fare was $3 per person. The sanctuary is maintained by the nearby North River Wildlife Sanctuary also in Marshfield.
Webster Sanctuary has over three miles of trails with loops to different habitat areas, whether it is an open pond, an estuary, deciduous woods, or open fields. There are blinds to spot wildlife. From time to time programs are run here, as well.
Estimated size of the public land (in regional measurement standard: hectares, acres, kms, etc.): 578 acres
Is there a trail system?: Yes
If there is a trail system, please describe length, terrain, etc.:
Over three miles of trails that loop back on themselves, largely flat and going through woods and open fields.
What points of interest are there?:
Bird blinds, observation deck, shelter with windows, boat launch area. 0.6 mile round trip handicap accessible trail.
What activities are available?:
Walking trails only.
Hours of accessibility?: Everyday, dawn to dusk
List of known hazards (cliffs, snakes, poison plants, etc.):
Poison ivy always around.
Dogs Allowed?: No
Is a permit/fee required?: Yes
If a permit/fee is required please describe in detail how to get one, how much, etc.:
$3 Adults, $2 children, paid in a box in the first shelter off the parking lot.
Please supply the website of the land if available: [Web Link]
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Visit Instructions:
Visitors are encouraged to supply a picture of either themselves or their GPS at the trailhead and/or signage of the public access lands - describe your experience there and what you saw - tell us why other folks should come visit!
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