Carson Beach
About
Carson Beach is a 25-acre park in Massachusetts, about 1.7 miles from Boston. Its small footprint and city-edge location make it an easy destination to fit into a day in town. Summer is the warmest stretch, with typical July highs around 82°F and lows near 66°F, according to averages from the Boston Logan airport weather station 3 miles away. September stays comfortable as well, typically reaching about 73°F during the day with only around nine wet days. The Boston Boundless Trail Section 1 starts about a mile away and makes a natural pairing for a longer outing. The Black Heritage Trail is about 2.2 miles off. Climbers can head to the Greater Boston climbing area at 2.4 miles or Nira Rock at about 3.2 miles.
Park size
25 acres
Location
Carson Beach
Massachusetts
Data source: USGS PAD-US 4.1 (Protected Areas Database, public domain)
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: May–Oct. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 62–82°F and lows of 48–66°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Boston Logan Intl Ap, MA weather station, 3 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan37° high23° low
- Feb39° high25° low
- Mar46° high31° low
- Apr56° high41° low
- May66° high50° low
- Jun76° high60° low
- Jul82° high66° low
- Aug80° high65° low
- Sep73° high58° low
- Oct62° high48° low
- Nov52° high38° low
- Dec42° high29° low
Nearby
- Boston Boundless Trail Section 1Hiking1 mi
- Black Heritage TrailHiking2.2 mi
- Greater BostonRock climbing2.4 mi
- Walking City Trail Section 2Hiking2.8 mi
- Nira RockRock climbing3.2 mi
- Walking City Trail Section 4Hiking3.4 mi
- Hemlock Hill in the Arnold ArboretumRock climbing4.4 mi
- Waitts Mountain CliffRock climbing4.9 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
