CATS "Short Hike"- DeLamater Sanctuary

Join us for a "Short Hike" at DeLamater Sanctuary in Rockport!

DeLamater Sanctuary includes 32 acres of town-owned conservation land in the south end of Rockport abutting the Waring Fields (which are also owned by the Town of Rockport).  This hike runs from the kiosk and trailhead entrance on South St. next to Waring Field starting on a wide, wooded pathway, across a section of Rockport Golf Club property, and proceeding to a beautiful woodland trail loop on the DeLamater property.

The total distance of the hike is 2 miles, and the trail is easy to moderate with short, minor ups and downs throughout, and uneven terrain with roots and rocks underfoot.  Note that there is a small section of the trail that can be wet (the ground may be soft, but there is no standing water at this time), and this section contains some scattered logs on the ground to navigate over (trekking poles are recommended if you use them).  

Cape Ann Trail Stewards helps to maintain this property in partnership with the Rockport Rights of Way Committee, and CATS has recently completed a new trail map of this property, available for online download, and displayed at the trailhead kiosk on site. 

VIEW DELAMATER SANCTUARY TRAIL MAP

Additional information on DeLamater Sanctuary and nearby trail access is available on our website at www.capeanntrailstewards.org/delamater.

Meeting spot:

We will meet at the entrance on South St. in Rockport next to Waring Field (the trail at this entrance is commonly known as "Thomas Road").  This is across the street from Briarstone Rd. (note that Briarstone Rd. and nearby Whale Cove Ln. are private roads where parking is not allowed). 

You may park along the dirt shoulder of South St. in front of Waring Field.  Parking is limited, so please carpool when possible!

See Google map location HERE.

Please plan to arrive at least 5-10 minutes early for check-in.  The hike will depart promptly at 10:00am.