A 17.5-acre Wildlands Trust preserve at the mouth of the Jones River on the Rocky Nook peninsula, donated in 1992, with a half-mile of easy woodland trail ending at a bench overlooking the tidal marsh.
What to expect
Trails
About 1/2 mile of woodland trail, easy, with the main trail running roughly 1/3 mile to the edge of the marsh
Dogs
Dogs must remain on leash at all times
Birdwatching
Allowed Year-round, salt marsh habitat
Managed by
Wildlands Trust
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On site
Benches
One trailside bench overlooking the Jones River
Common questions
About half a mile of easy woodland walking, with the main path running about a third of a mile out to the edge of the salt marsh.
Can I bring my dog to The Nook Preserve?
Dogs must remain on leash at all times
What rules should I know at The Nook Preserve?
No fires, fireworks, firearms, camping, or motorized vehicles, per Wildlands Trust general policy.