Where is halibut point

More of a stroll than a hike. Great ocean views and the quarry lake is gorgeous. Great way to get down to the ocean without the crowds. It gets a 5 for scenery, just a short hike and some of the trail was closed.

Very nice trail. Went on a Sunday morning. Parking lot was full by the time we reached, had to park on the road which added another half mile or so. The views towards the end are awesome. Easy but crowded walk to a beautiful overlook and ocean "beach" all flat rocks, no sand. Impressive water-filled quarry.

Very short trail managed by Audobon and not much to see except for ripe blueberries in July! Did hear an array of bird sounds. Bring bug spray. Looks a nice place, but after driving for 90 mins foud there was no place to park. Lot was full and no alternative parking available. Decent view of the sea in many places. It is possible to stick to wide, clear trails and have a good hike though.

Absolutely gorgeous day and beautiful hike along rocky coast. The quarry was amazing as well!!! Beautiful walk in a warm windless January day. Great for walking with young children to practice on the rocks with close supervision.

Use Navigator in the AllTrails app and join the other outdoor explorers who have completed this trail. Halibut Point Trail easy Length 2. This is a very beautiful state park at the end of land in Gloucester.

This guide will take you through the woods to a 60 foot deep water-filled quarry and then to the ocean to relax by the sounds of crashing waves. The pathway entrance to this park is beautiful as walk through a "tunnel" of tree branches.

You'll follow this path to the quarry and ocean beyond. Make sure to check out the interpretive signs along the way. For this loop take a left around the quarry. You will head back to this point after seeing the park.

Here you can stop at the visitor center before leaving the park. Here you can continue straight to check out the grout pile which is a huge pile of waste granite blocks from when the quarry was in use. Although some may find a giant pile of rocks interesting you can also check the rocky shore on the trail to the left.

Here you can relax on the rocks and read a book with the sounds of crashing waves all around you. This is a very relaxing place. Enjoy it. When you are ready head back to the quarry and take a left at POI 3 to head to the east side of the water-filled Quarry. This Quarry was closed in and over time water filled it in creating this 60 foot deep pond. There is no swimming allowed here though. Following Route in Gloucester the Park is located at the very northernmost point of land. Reviews Sort by:.

Lauren McLean. November 12, Walking Great! Stunning little trail. Part state park and part TTOR reservation, with old quarry, tidal pools, spectacular surf in northeast storms, and thick shrub habitat backing into oak forest. Skip to main content. Gott Ave Rockport, MA Visit website.

From the end of Rt. Stay on Rt. Continue 2. Halibut Point parking area is immediately on the right; nominal fee charged weekends and holidays, Memorial Day to Columbus Day; otherwise free.

Sunday, December Saturday, December History Halibut Point was once home to a large granite-quarrying operation in the years around the turn of the 20th century. The View From Here. See What People Say. What a beautiful place to hike through. I loved the different paths. The walk around the quarry was picturesque. Then another path takes you down to the ocean side. Very beautiful. The weather was iffy put it was a great day to spend walking through the area.

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We rely on your generous support to protect the irreplaceable landscapes and landmarks of Massachusetts. As we continued through the trails, the ocean views began reveal themselves - along with the most refreshing of breezes. Trails aren't necessarily marked, but they are fairly established.

We chose the ones that took us furthest to the right on our course. The outer trails are flat, wide, and easy to navigate. Some of the inner trails are thinner and more suited for single file. We chose to head over toward the right side of the park trails to get to the ocean.

And we were so glad we did, because we stumbled upon the "Sea Rocks", which is essentially a granite beach where we spent a few hours basking in the sun, dipping our toes in the tidepools and enjoying the best sea breeze on a hot day. It was not crowded at all, so plenty of room to spread out and social distance. You can bring beach chairs, an umbrella, a picnic, whatever you might need at the beach.

The rocks are large and most sure-footed people should be able to navigate them pretty easily. We'd recommend wearing sneakers or sturdy sandals for maximum stability. We found a great spot for a home base and enjoyed exploring the area.

The day we visited, the tide was on it's way in, so it was interesting to see the tide pools and how they disappeared as the tide came in. I really felt like I was in my own little slice of heaven here.