Massachusetts · Hiking

Rumney Marsh Restoration

Rumney Marsh RestorationPhoto: Massachusetts Dept. of Environmental Protection, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)
1.7 mi
one way
10 ft
climb
24 ft
high point
Point to point
route
Apr–Oct
best months

Rumney Marsh Restoration is a short, easy walk of about 1.7 miles, rising only 10 feet from its low point of 3 feet to a high of 24 feet. The route is a point-to-point path, and the steepest part comes near the end, at about 1.6 miles, with a 2% grade. The trail sits just under a mile from the town of Oak Island, Massachusetts, making it an easy addition to a day spent nearby. The climb is gentle throughout, so the walk moves quickly. For comfortable weather, aim for late spring or early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Boston Logan run to highs around 66°F in May and 73°F in September, with July the warmest month at about 82°F. Climbers will find the Greater Lynn Woods Area about 0.7 miles away and Clubhouse Boulder about 1.2 miles away. For more walking, the East Path and White Rock Path both lie about 4 miles off.

  • Best time to go · Apr–Oct

    Best time to visit Rumney Marsh Restoration

    Best months: April–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      37° / 23°

      12 wet

    2. Feb

      39° / 25°

      10 wet

    3. Mar

      46° / 31°

      12 wet

    4. Apr

      56° / 41°

      12 wet

    5. May

      66° / 50°

      12 wet

    6. Jun

      76° / 60°

      11 wet

    7. Jul

      82° / 66°

      10 wet

    8. Aug

      80° / 65°

      9 wet

    9. Sep

      73° / 58°

      9 wet

    10. Oct

      62° / 48°

      10 wet

    11. Nov

      52° / 38°

      11 wet

    12. Dec

      42° / 29°

      12 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Boston Logan Intl Ap, MA, 5 mi away at 12 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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