Hours
Dawn to dusk

Conditions
There is a well-maintained loop trail through hemlock, hickory, oak, and cedar stands, with a great view of South Cove and the Essex waterfront.

What to See: Plants
There are mountain laurel thickets and beech groves, as well as wild rice and eel grass at the mouth of Turtle Creek.

What to See: Animals
Basking turtles can be seen in Deitsch's Pond in the southeast corner of the preserve.  From the beach on South Cove, look for ducks and wading birds.

Things To Do
Plan Your Visit
Please enjoy your visit to this preserve.  The Nature Conservancy welcomes passive recreation, including hiking, birding, canoeing, nature study and cross-country skiing. 

To ensure those who visit after you are able to enjoy the same experience you have, please remember to stay on designated trails, pack out everything you brought in, and contact our office at: 203 568 6270 or [email protected] if you notice any problems. 

To maintain the ecological integrity of the preserve, the following activities are not allowed:  collection of plant or animal specimens, camping, fires, fishing, hunting, bicycling, and use of motorized vehicles.  Pets are not allowed on Nature Conservancy preserves.

Directions

From Interstate 95:

-Take Route 9 north to exit 2.

-Go north on Route 154 and go 0.8 mile, then right onto Watrous Point Road.

-The entrance and parking area are 0.2 mile on the left.