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Boynton Island/Long Wharf Landing Long causeway through tidal estuary with extensive salt marsh, boat ramp, and large bulkhead. Parking lot.

Brisson and Curtis Salt Marshes Salt marshes. Private road access only.

Brown's Mill Landing Extensive mudflats and grassy area with boat ramp (usable at high tide only), benches, and monument. Small parking lot on east side of causeway.

Corliss Landing Small beach and boat landing area along rocky shore with boat ramp, benches, and picnic table. Parking lot at end of Apple Street.

Goose Cove Rocky shore, salt marsh, and wooded area with trails. Small parking lot.

Gordon Thomas Park Harbor-front park with benches. Street parking.

Head of Lobster Cove Landing Small-boat launching area and small grassy area. Access and limited parking on Leonard Street.

Hodgkins Cove Landing Small basin with boat ramp. Access via stairway off Washington Street. Street parking.

Kents Cove Landing Salt marsh with landing for small boats at high tide only. Located at the intersection of Concord Street and Landing Road. No parking.

Lanes Cove Landing Protected boat basin, mud flats at low tide, pier, and boat ramps. Small parking lot.

Lobster Cove Landing Pier, boat landing area, seawall, and long footbridge spanning Lobster Cove. Limited street parking on Bridgewater Street on both ends of footbridge.

Memorial Woods Wooded area bordering Lobster Cove. Small pull-off area for parking across Washington Street.

Mt. Adnah Cemetery Historic cemetery with views of Lobster Cove. Limited street parking.

Plum Cove Beach & Landing Sandy beach, rocky shore, and park with boat launching area, benches, playground, and sports fields. Resident sticker parking.

Ralph O'Maley Middle School Middle school with playing fields and skateboard ramp bordering tidal river on fringe marsh. Free parking.

Ram Island Small island surrounded by salt marsh. Access via boat only, except at low tide when mud flat is exposed.

Rust Island Marsh Natural area bordering salt marsh and Annisquam River. Adjacent to Rust Island Road. No parking.

Stanwood Point Landing Boat ramp on tidal river with fringe marsh and rock breakwater. Small parking lot on Stanwood Avenue, off Route 133.

Stoney Cove Reservation Rocky shore and salt marsh with small-boat launching area and trails. Access from Route 128 northbound between exits 12 and 13. Small parking lot.

Trenel Cove Landing Small-boat launching area on marshy cove. Access at end of Trenel Way off Marsh Street. Limited street parking.

West Landing Grassy footpath to water's edge and small-boat launching area. Access between 34 and 35 Thurston Road. Limited street parking.

Wingaersheek Beach Sandy beach and salt marsh with visitor center, restrooms, and food concession. Paid parking for 400 cars.

The following sites are accessible by water only: Gloucester Watershed Lands, Green Landing, Matz Salt Marsh.


Photos: Arden Miller