Once a year, the Trustees of Reservations opens up the 140-acre Squibnocket Point Reservation for a guided walk, part of the Saving Special Places winter walking series. Led by Trustees Island educator Molly Peach, a group of about 20 people toured the two mile scenic shoreline. The land is privately held under a conservation restriction, and normally closed to the public.
The area is home to the rare Northeastern Beach Tiger Beetle, which is listed by the state as endangered. The beach, which has swirls of magnetite, a black magnetic mineral, offers a unique view of Noman's Land.
Hikers walk down a private dirt road towards the shore. – Alison L. MeadTrustees of Reservations opens up private land as part of their Saving Special Places walking series. – Alison L. MeadTrustees Island Educator Molly Peach introduces hikers to Squibnocket Point Reservation. – Alison L. MeadThe start of the hike: an eroding bluff with a view of Noman’s Land. – Alison L. MeadThe wind was blowing, but the view was worth it. – Alison L. MeadMs. Peach led hikers along a bluff towards the beach. – Alison L. MeadA unique view of Noman’s Land. – Alison L. MeadSigns of winter storms were seen along the property. – Alison L. MeadSingle file, hikers explored the beach. – Alison L. MeadDebris from storms was scattered across the beach. – Alison L. MeadHikers investigate a freshwater stream that ran across a bed of magnetite. – Alison L. MeadAn unspoiled view of Squibnocket. – Alison L. MeadIn the spirit of saving special places, hikers removed beach debris on the way back. – Alison L. Mead
To provide the best experiences, we use technologies like cookies to store and/or access device information. Consenting to these technologies will allow us to process data such as browsing behavior or unique IDs on this site. Not consenting or withdrawing consent, may adversely affect certain features and functions.
Functional
Always active
The technical storage or access is strictly necessary for the legitimate purpose of enabling the use of a specific service explicitly requested by the subscriber or user, or for the sole purpose of carrying out the transmission of a communication over an electronic communications network.
Preferences
The technical storage or access is necessary for the legitimate purpose of storing preferences that are not requested by the subscriber or user.
Statistics
The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for statistical purposes.The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. Without a subpoena, voluntary compliance on the part of your Internet Service Provider, or additional records from a third party, information stored or retrieved for this purpose alone cannot usually be used to identify you.
Marketing
The technical storage or access is required to create user profiles to send advertising, or to track the user on a website or across several websites for similar marketing purposes.
