North River Wildlife Sanctuary

Easy Parking available Scenic views

Located in Marshfield, North River Wildlife Sanctuary is a 225 acre property with natural wetland habitats. The 2. 5 mile trail is ideal for hiking and birding. 5 miles of well-marked trails through forest, meadow, and red maple swamp, including a quarter-mile universally accessible sensory trail through a fern glen. Between the trail variety and the accessibility of the sensory loop, this is one of the more family- and mobility-friendly nature spots in town. Also explore Marshfield Launch and Brooks-Tilden Shipyard and Phillips Farm Preserve, other trails in Marshfield. Try Marshfield Launch and Brooks-Tilden Shipyard for a similar trail experience featuring wetland.

Points of Interest

several benches located around the field and river view trails
viewing scope near the top of the field
osprey nest
wildflower and pollinator garden located near the educational building
The Discovery Room, where you can learn about rain gardens, examine some shells or borrow binoculars for a nice walk in the garden Sensory Trail. Check out this page for more information.

More Info

Mass Audubon: http://www.massaudubon.org/get-outdoors/wildlife-sanctuaries/north-river/about/accessibility/sensory-trail
Mass Audubon: http://www.massaudubon.org/get-outdoors/wildlife-sanctuaries/north-river/about/trails
Mass Audubon: http://www.massaudubon.org/content/download/8092/145542/file/North-River_Trail-Map_2016.pdf
Mass Audubon: https://www.massaudubon.org/places-to-explore/wildlife-sanctuaries/north-river
Town of Marshfield: https://www.marshfield-ma.gov/departments/town_hall/conservation/conservation_land_trail_maps.php
NSRWA: https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/north-river-wildlife-sanctuary/

Trail Map (PDF) Get directions

Town	Marshfield
Managed by	Mass Audubon
Size	225 acres
Dog-friendly	No
ADA access	Sensory Trail is ADA accessible. The Nature Center and parking are also accessible. Trail signs include Braille.
Difficulty	Easy
Waterbody	Hannah Eames Brook and North River (North River watershed)
Cost	Free for members; small fee for non-members.
Stroller rating	2

Parking

On-site parking for 21 vehicles.

Facilities

Nature Center with restrooms, picnic table, 4 benches, boardwalks, observation decks, Nature Play Area, two viewing scopes, trash and pet waste receptacles

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