The short but sweet summer season here on the North Shore means capitalizing on every beautiful day—and there’s hardly a better way to enjoy the place we’re lucky to call home than by hiking the coast. From long, sandy stretches to breakers on rocky shores to wildlife spotting, the best features of the North Shore are on full display at these coastal reservations.
“Some of our most beautiful properties are on the North Shore,” says Trustees PR director Aaron Gouveia. Properties listed below are all public, owned by organizations like the Trustees, the DCR, Essex County Greenbelt, and the US Fish & Wildlife Service. Below, find some of our favorite spots for finding views and fresh
