SATURDAY Morning Hike- Haskins Park to Briar Swamp and Whale's Jaw (Saturday, October 03, 2026)

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Join us for a hike in the Rockport and Gloucester Woods, visiting Whale's Jaw and Briar Swamp.

POSTPONED TO SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3 DUE TO WEATHER!

Our route takes us from Haskins Park at the top of Summit Ave, Rockport, around Briar Swamp, joining the Luce Trail as it makes its way past the WPA dike and Whale's Jaw to Squam Path and Anne's Path.

Click HERE to see a map of the hiking route in Gaia GPS.

This is a hike on mixed terrain, with both easy sections and more difficult rocky hillside and swamp-side sections. There may be a few wet spots. Total distance is just under 3 miles; allow about 1.5 to 2 hours to complete.

Meeting Spot:

We will meet at the parking area at Haskins Park at the top of Summit Ave in Rockport. See the location HERE in Google Maps.

Please arrive early (we recommend planning to arrive between 9:50 and 9:55 am in order to be ready for the group's 10 am departure). The hike will depart promptly at 10 am.

Please note that dogs are not permitted on this hike. If you are interested in getting notified of Dog-Friendly hikes with the Cape Ann Sunday Hikes group, you can join their Google group list from The Cape Ann Sunday Hikes home page.

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SATURDAY Morning Hike- Haskins Park to Briar Swamp and Whale's Jaw (Saturday, October 03, 2026)