Near Hammonasset Footpath
A summertime view from the observation platform.

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Hammonasset Footpath

4.0 (1 Rating)
A scenic path along the eastern edge of Hammonasset Beach State Park.
0.3
mi
Distance
13
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingViews
Access Issues
This trail runs next to a parking lot and has multiple access points in addition to the main starting point.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.26mi
Distance
13ft
Elevation Gain
15ft
Elevation Loss
10%
Max Grade
26ft
High Point
5ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This is a path along the rocky, eastern edge of Hammonasset. It is unblazed, but not difficult to follow. It begins at the pavilion for East Beach and climbs a bit. After leveling off a bit it leads to a small observation platform overlooking the ocean. It then continues, descending slightly, following the shoreline until it ends at the edge of the Hammonasset Natural Area Preserve.

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Contributors
Daniel McCloskey