Stage Island and Hellcat Boardwalk Trails

When I say the weather could have been worse, I mean it.

We experienced a short period of light rain on the boardwalk trail and some nice warming sun peeking through the clouds on Stage Island. After exiting the refuge, several of had lunch at Mad Martha’s Cafe. Later, three of us were near to or at the Visitor’s Center during the hail and rain storm.

Thanks to all who joined this nature walk.

-Russell

Two short walks on Plum Island. First, a 3.4 mile loop starting in Sandy Point State Reservation that follows along the beach, crosses over to Stage Island, and then back along Plum Island Sound to the start. We will then move on (drive) to the 1.3 mile Hellcat Interpretive Trails, a boardwalk loop with several spurs and observation points.

There is a five dollar charge per vehicle to enter the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge. No dogs, or kites for that matter, are allowed in the refuge. We will meet at the first parking lot on the left after passing the Gate House. It’s a big parking lot so I will have a rainbow flag near (or on) me in some fashion so that we can find each other. We might carpool from the first parking lot into the refuge, as much of the road from there is unpaved and features countless potholes. If rain is forecast we will find another date.