Greenbelt, Essex County’s Land Trust

Explore Gloucester’s natural beauty with Essex County Greenbelt Association, offering free, dog-friendly trails on conserved lands—perfect for hiking, biking, and wildlife watching from dawn to dusk year-round.

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Outdoors, Things to do, Trails & Hiking

Get Outside with Greenbelt – right here in Gloucester! Greenbelt, Essex County’s Land Trust, is the most active land conservation organization in our region, having protected more than 21,500 acres in Essex County since 1961. Explore our trails on conservation land in Gloucester and beyond; walk (dogs are welcome), hike, bike, observe wildlife or simply relax outdoors in nature. Download our free GreenbeltGo trails app for directions, trail maps, property descriptions, navigational tools and more. Enjoy Greenbelt properties, free of charge, from dawn to dusk daily.

Photo credits: Kim Smith, Greenbelt, Monkman EcoPhotography.

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