Trail Highlight: Mass Audubon’s Great Marsh Loop, Barnstable

This week we are sharing the Get Outside Cape Cod gang’s visit to a Barnstable gem: Mass Audubon’s Great Marsh Loop. Keep reading for her family-focused review.

This week we are sharing the Get Outside Cape Cod gang’s visit to a Barnstable gem: Mass Audubon’s Great Marsh Loop. Keep reading for her family-focused review.

These trails run through oak, cedar and pine woodlands, with lots of shade and wide pathways. There are two ponds, and bubbling creek with a footbridge to cross. My boys found some salamanders in the creek, I’m still not sure what kind they are- possibly northern dusky. We also saw some turtles sitting on a log in the pond, frogs and more garter snakes. What a great place for herping! 

One surprise for us was that the train rode past just as we happen to pass an opening in the trail to view it. The boys were super excited! 

There’s also an overlook with views of the never-ending marsh and Sandy Neck, really beautiful views. 

We walked all the available trails and it was only about 1.4 miles in total. 

🅿️The address for this trail is 2444 Main Street, West Barnstable. There is a very small Audubon sign on 6A. There is only parking for a couple cars. 

❌Not stroller friendly
❌Not dog friendly