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This information is a public record of the 1989 NRT application and may be out of date if it has not been updated by a trail manager --
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Saugus Iron Works Nature Trail

National Park Service Backcountry Trail
  • Length
    0.5 miles
  • Elevation Gain
    --
  • Route Type
    out & back
 (1 review)

The Saugus Iron Works NHS Nature Trail traverses the historic site and adjacent riverside woodlands. The trail overlooks the Saugus River, tidal mudflats and other wetlands, and includes dramatic scenic vistas of the restored 17th - century iron works site at Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site.

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Path by the river. Photo by Janie Walker.
Path by the river. Photo by Janie Walker.
  • Path by the river. Photo by Janie Walker.
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Location: At Saugus Iron Works NHS about 10 mi. N of Boston.

  • States: Massachusetts
  • Counties: Essex
  • Cities/Townships: Saugus

The Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site Nature Trail traverses the historic site and adjacent riverside woodlands. The trail overlooks the Saugus River, tidal mudflats, and other wetlands, and includes dramatic scenic vistas of the restored 17th-century iron works site at Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site.

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Reviews

Janie Walker
Janie Walker
Jun 26, 2022
Very short path by river

Very short dirt path by the river within Saugus Iron Works NHP. The end is not clear, it kind of peters out in a marshy area. Nice little walk along the river within some vegetation.

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Allowed Uses:

Hiking/Walking

Other Activities

  • Wildlife viewing / observation

Public Contact

Marc Albert
Saugus Iron Works NHS
244 Central St.
Saugus, MA 1906
(781) 233-0050
www.nps.gov/sair

Contact the trail manager for current maps and visiting details.

More Details

  • Elevation (low): 15
  • Elevation (high): 25
  • Elevation (cumulative): --
  • Part of a Trail System? No
  • Surface (primary): Soil
  • Surfaces (additional): Wood chips/mulch
  • Tread Width (average): 36"
  • Tread Width (minimum): --
  • Running length (minimum): --
  • Tread Grade (average, percent): 2
  • Tread Grade (maximum): 7
  • Running length (maximum): --
  • Cross-slope (average, percent): --
  • Cross-slope (maximum): --
  • Running length (maximum): --
  • Certified as an NRT
    Jun 21, 1989
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