Massachusetts
Saugus Iron Works Nature Trail
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.
Loop Trail? No
Type: Nature Trail
Agency: National Park Service
Entry Fee? No
Parking Fee? No Allowed Uses:
Pedestrian - Walking/Hiking/Running
Wildlife Observation
Location: At Saugus Iron Works NHS about 10 mi. N of Boston.
State(s): Massachusetts
Counties: Essex
Longitude: -71.00717
Latitude: 42.46875
Driving Directions
From I95 N or S take Walnut St. exit (43). Go E towards Lynn and follow NPS brown signs 3.5 miles. From Route 1 N. Take Main St. , Saugus exit and follow signs east. Public bus #430 runs daily (not Sun) from Malden subway stop (Orange Line). 10 Miles N of Boston.
Description
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.
Additional Details
Width: 36 inches.
Primary Surface: Soil, Compacted
Secondary Surface: Wood chips
Average Grade: 2%
Maximum Grade: 7%
Elevation Low Point: 15
Elevation High Point: 25
Elevation Gain (cumulative): Not Available
Year Designated: 1989
Supporting Webpages and Documents
Website: Saugus Iron Works NHSContact Information
For more information and current conditions, contact the trail manager (listed below). For questions, suggestions, and corrections to information listed on the website, contact American Trails.
Park Ranger:
Curtis White
Supervisory Park Ranger
National Park Service
244 Central Ave.
Saugus, MA
01906
(978) 360-0191
http://www.nps.gov/sair
Trail Management:
Marc Albert
Natural Resource Program Manager
Saugus Iron Works NHS
244 Central St.
Saugus, MA
1906
(781) 233-0050
http://www.nps.gov/sair
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Reviews





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.
June 26, 2022
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