2023 Trails and Sails Event: Ocean Views Walk from Ravenswood to Rafe's Chasm

Join us for our Annual Trails & Sails Weekend hike across Magnolia Woods to the beautiful views off of the cliffs of Rafe's Chasm!

WE HAVE DECIDED TO POSTPONE THIS EVENT TO SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 AT 10AM DUE TO THE PREDICTED STORM CONDITIONS ON SATURDAY THE 16TH!

If you have registered for the 16th and cannot make the alternative date, please reach out to us at contact@capeanntrailstewards.org to cancel your registration.  Thank you!

(Photos taken at the Cape Ann Trail Stewards Ravenswood to Rafe's Hike in 2022)

Follow trip leader Dave Marro (CATS board member, and Chair of the Magnolia Woods Advisory Committee) for a hike along a trail that links the southern edge of the Trustees of Reservations Ravenswood Park with the City of Gloucester's Rafe's Chasm Park. The walk will include spectacular views of the ocean from the dramatic Rafe's Chasm cliffs. Participants should be prepared to walk on uneven trails for 3 miles round trip. 

Space is limited; reservations are required.

Meeting Spot:  We will meet in the lower dirt parking area of the Magnolia Woods Recreational Facility located at 474 Western Ave. (Rte. 127) in Gloucester.  This is approximately 0.3 miles west of, and across the street from, the main entrance to Ravenswood Park.  The parking area is on your left about 100 yards after turning into the Recreational Facility driveway from Western Ave./ Rte.127.

The hike will begin promptly at 10AM.  Please arrive 10 minutes early for check-in.

Please note that dogs are not permitted on this hike.