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clearly marked; here are detailed directions: |
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Exiting from the nature center,
turn right immediately to reach the trailhead |
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Follow signs for Boardwalk
Trail |
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After Goose Pond (the main
pond on the left a short distance after
the trailhead), take left on Goose Pond
Trail. Goose Pond Trail is a loop that brings
you back on the Boardwalk Trail after a
detour along the saltwater wetlands |
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Follow again signs for Boardwalk
Trail at the next intersection (wooden bench).
A warning sign at the intersection indicates
that sections of the trail can be submerged
at high tide; err of the side of safety
and visually check the tide level; if it
rises, anticipate how long it will take
you to return to higher ground without wading
in cold water; remember that water can rise
quickly on such flat terrain |
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Take right at sign for Try
Island Trail, then follow again sign for
Boardwalk trail on right; continue on the
boardwalk until you reach the beach |
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The trail formally ends at
the beach but you can continue on the sand
if the tide is low enough |
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Come back the way you came
and follow signs for nature center for the
most direct route |
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For your lunch, the Sanctuary
provides a picnic area near the nature center;
however that space is small. Picnicking
elsewhere is not encouraged because wildlife
should not be accustomed to eat human food;
if you do want to have lunch on the trail,
be extremely careful not to leave anything
behind you |
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When you reach the trail head
below the visitor center, continue left
on Bay View Trail; this trail will follow
the northern section of the sanctuary’s
wetlands |
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Follow sign on the left for
Fresh Brook Pathway |
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Follow the signs to return
to the nature center through a pine forest;
at the end of the loop, you will walk through
the sanctuary campground; camping privileges
are reserved for members of the Massachusetts
Audubon Society (see our related destination
Camping in the Wellfleet Sanctuary). |
