Nahant Thicket is one of Mass Audubon's smallest sanctuaries, four acres of red maple swamp and brushy tangle tucked off Furbush Road. A quarter-mile loop trail is the whole visit, but it's a magnet for migrating warblers, vireos, and thrushes each spring and fall.
What to expect
Parking
Free lot Free · unconfirmed
Trails
One loop trail, about 0.25 miles total, easy, natural/unpaved surface through swamp and brushy thicket
Entry fee
Free, for all ages
Birdwatching
Allowed peak during spring and fall migration
Getting in
Parking
Free lot
CostFree
Details unconfirmed
What's here
On site
Info kiosk
Trailhead signage at the Furbush Road entrance
Not here
No drinking water
A 4-acre trail-only sanctuary with no on-site facilities beyond the trailhead
Common questions
Are dogs allowed on the trail?
No, dog walking and horseback riding are both prohibited here, though service animals are welcome; it's one of Mass Audubon's smallest properties and the thicket habitat is actively managed for nesting and migrating songbirds.
Where do I park at Nahant Thicket Wildlife Sanctuary?
Free lot (Free).
Is there an entry fee at Nahant Thicket Wildlife Sanctuary?
Yes, Free, for all ages
What rules should I know at Nahant Thicket Wildlife Sanctuary?
No dog walking or horseback riding.
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