Many of the organizations listed below own and/or manage the resources described in this guide. Visitors should contact the appropriate organization if they have questions, suggestions or comments, or if they see any problems.
Many of these organizations depend on private donations and membership to maintain and acquire the areas that we enjoy for their scenic beauty and recreational value. The Ipswich Bay Circuit Trail Committee urges you to support these organizations that provide us with the resources that enrich our lives and preserve the scenic beauty of our towns.
Many trail guides are available through the local branches of EMS and REI.
Publications that provide local information are listed.
The Trustees of Reservations, North East Regional Office, P.O. Box 563, Argilla Road, Ipswich, MA 01938. For general information about Trustee properties and trail maps, call 978-356-4351.
Essex County Greenbelt Association, Inc., 82 Eastern Avenue, Essex, MA 01929, 978-768-5241 — “Passport to Essex County Greenbelt — A Guide to Open Space in Essex County."
Massachusetts Department of Environmental Management, Bradley Palmer State Park, Asbury Street, Topsfield, MA01983, 978-887-5931 — Bradley Palmer State Park Trail Map, Willowdale State Forest Trail Map, Georgetown-Rowley State Forest Trail Map.
Boxford Bay Circuit Program Committee, Boxford Town Hall, 28 Middleton Road, Boxford, MA 01921, 978-887-8181 — “Bay Circuit Guide to Walks in and around Boxford."
Appalachian Mountain Club — “AMC Mass/RI Trail Guide” (available at such stores as EMS, REI, and various bookstores).
Bay Circuit Alliance, 3 Railroad Street, Andover, MA 01810, 978-470-1982 has various trail and guide books available.
Ipswich Conservation Commission, Ipswich Town Hall, Ipswich, MA01938, 978-356-6605
Ipswich River Watershed Association, Inc., 218 Boston Street, Suite 204, Topsfield, MA 01983, 978-887-8589, Fax:978 887-0389 — “Canoeing Map of the Ipswich River."
Hamilton Conservation Commission, Hamilton Town Hall, 577 Bay Road, Hamilton, MA 01936, 978-468-5570 — “The Discover Hamilton Trail."
