Explore! North Shore – Moraine Farm Hike

Name: Explore! North Shore – Moraine Farm Hike
Start: 2025-08-16T10:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-08-16T12:30:00-04:00
Location: 290 Argilla Road, Ipswich, MA, United States, Massachusetts 01938

Schedule

Sat Aug 16 2025 at 10:00 am to 12:30 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

290 Argilla Road, Ipswich, MA, United States, Massachusetts 01938 | Ipswich, MA

The Explore! North Shore hiking series will get you outside and moving at some lesser explored Trustees properties across the Northeast Region, at the right time of year to see these special places shine. These beginner hikes will not be too strenuous, and will offer frequent stops for learning and taking in the beauty of our special places.
Join a guided hike at Moraine Farm to learn the rich natural and human history of this special place. This easy/moderate hike will last ~2 hours and cover ~2 miles, over gravel & grass trails with minimal elevation change. While strolling through the woods on the shore Wenham Lake, you will be transported back in time to when this landscape was formed by glaciers thousands of years ago. Emerge from the woods and stroll the carriage loop of the Phillips family estate designed by Fredrick Law Olmstead. Learn how the partnership of several families and organizations has allowed for the preservation and public enjoyment of Moraine Farm as a unique cultural, natural and agricultural resource.

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Be sure to wear weather-appropriate clothing, and boots or shoes that are appropriate for hiking in potentially wet and muddy spots, or over uneven terrain. We recommend you bring your own water bottle, snacks, and anything else you need to be comfortable outdoors.
Accessibility: This hike has an easy level of difficulty, and requires hiking ~2 miles on unpaved and potentially muddy trails, with moderate elevation gain for approximately 2 hours.
All children must be accompanied by an adult. This is appropriate for adventurous kids as young as 6 years old, but is geared towards learners of all ages including adults. Adult discretion on your child’s ability to manage this activity is advised.