Old Eastern Marsh Trail:
Massachusetts
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Description:
Stretching 1.4 miles from the north bank of the Merrimack River into a neighborhood in Salisbury at Mudnock Rd., the Old Eastern Marsh Trail provides a great little adventure in Northern Massachusetts. This beautifully paved and landscaped trail was built in 2009 and adds to an already impressive list of rail-trails in the area. With the Salisbury Ghost Point Trail, Amesbury Riverwalk and a soon to be completed rail -rail in Newburyport, this is just another option of great trails to enjoy.

Starting from the parking lot just off Friedenfels St., the trail begins right on the north bank of the Merrimack River. Where the trail begins, an abandoned railroad trestle continues south in the opposite direction across river to Newburyport, but is not accessible to trail users. On the other side, a rail-trail using the same corridor will continue south to through Newburyport all the way to the commuter train station that takes people into Boston. This trail is currently under construction.

Heading north on the trail, it passes briefly through a wooded area where the remnants of classic New England stonewalls are visible to the left. After the trail takes a gentle turn to the left, it continues through a picturesque coastal salt marsh. The trail maintains a pretty straight course and ends in a nice Salisbury neighborhood at Mudnock Rd.
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Parking & Trail Access:
To get to the Southern Trailhead at Friedenfels St. from I-95, take exit 58 and head east on Mass. Rt. 110. When you reach US Rt. 1 after about 1.5 miles, take a right and head south. Continue for approximately 1 mile and look for Friedenfels St. on your right. It will be the last turn before the drawbridge. Take a right and the trailhead will be on your right.
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Reviews: [2 trail ratings]
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My old stomping grounds
By bouncer in May, 2011
When I was a child my Grandmother owned a house just off of this trail. I was walking the rail bed before it ever became a recognized trail. Some of my fondest childhood memories were along this area watching sunsets, birds and hiking the general area.
Excellent walk with families or children. Birders will love it.
By EL0427 in April, 2010
This is a beautiful walk or ride through the Salisbury salt marshes. Open spaces with an abundance of wildlife and birds surround you on this 1.4 mile trail. Halfway through the hike there is a resting spot with amazing view of the wetlands. A birders paradise, plus not as congested as Plum Island.
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