Coolidge Reservation
Posted by: bctrail
N 42° 34.788 W 070° 43.525
19T E 358407 N 4715596
A 66 acre property in Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts, that has it all: spectacular ocean views, wetland, forest, a tidally influenced coastal salt water pond, and even a hill with glacial scratches on the bedrock.
Waymark Code: WM6QWF
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 07/10/2009
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Coolidge Reservation is one of many properties owned by
The Trustees of Reservations. The property is best described by the web site. Be sure to pick up a trail map, either at the parking area, or from the web site. Come and spend a day on the Ocean Lawn. Watch the lobster men nearby catching your dinner. This is perhaps the finest public access view of the ocean between Boston and Gloucester. On a clear day, you can see the Boston skyscrapers, 20 miles away. On a really clear day, you can see the South Shore, ten miles further.
The Ocean Lawn is open 8 AM to sunset, Friday through Monday. Other areas are open seven days.
Estimated size of the public land (in regional measurement standard: hectares, acres, kms, etc.): 66 acres
Is there a trail system?: Yes
If there is a trail system, please describe length, terrain, etc.: About a mile or so total, mostly level or easy grades, with one hill climb of about 100 feet elevation.
What points of interest are there?: The ten acre "ocean lawn" is truly spectacular. The beach, the salt water pond. . . this place is really a gem.
What activities are available?: Birdwatching, walking/hiking, fishing, picknicing, cross country skiing. No horses, no dogs, no bikes.
List of known hazards (cliffs, snakes, poison plants, etc.): Poison ivy, cliffs at the ocean's edge.
Dogs Allowed?: No
Is a permit/fee required?: No
Please supply the website of the land if available: [Web Link]
Hours of accessibility?: Not listed
If a permit/fee is required please describe in detail how to get one, how much, etc.: Not listed
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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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