A Winter Wildlife Walk will take you on a stroll through the Crane Beach dunes while learning about the plants and animals that call this special place home. You may be familiar with Crane Beach, but have you ever visited the dune trails? The dunes of Castle Neck are a much less explored world unto themselves. They offer one of the most accessible dune landscapes in New England and trails that provide a firsthand look into the delicate and ever-changing dune habitat. This includes numerous lookouts offering stunning views of Choate Island and the varied ecosystems of Castle Neck, including Pitch Pine forests and naturally occurring cranberry bogs.
This hike explores the vast array of animals and plants that thrive in this harsh ecosystem. We will learn about survival in the dunes, the various ecosystems that make up Castle Neck and how everything works together in harmony. The hike covers approximately four miles at a nice walking pace.
Arrive to North Station to catch the 8:30am Newburyport line train
Train departs
Arrival at Closest train station. Upon disembarking the train, you will see a bus with a massAdventures sign
Arrival to Crane Beach
Check-in
Your hike begins
Your hike concludes
Free time to enjoy Crane Beach or Crane Estate on you own
Board the bus back to Ipswich Station
Train departs back to North Station in Boston
Arrival back into North Station
Note: This schedule may vary based on the specific tour time you select. We will also send these details via email with more information on how to get to/from North Station upon booking. Your train ticket will be emailed to you 48 hours in advance of the trip.
