Why to visit:
The boardwalk to the Spit is one of the most photographed views in Scituate after the Lighthouse - or that is what social media would lead us to think. The walk out to the beach from Third Cliff is fairly short but incredibly beautiful. Regardless of the weather or season, the marsh and boardwalk are very picturesque.
While we think this spot is beautiful all year long, you'll find the Spit Boardwalk most picturesque during the golden photography hours (before mid-morning or late afternoon). Additionally, parts of the boardwalk might be flooded depending on the tide.
Caution: There is no legal parking option located directly near the trail entrance. The closest public town parking option is about 1.4 miles away at the AJ Memorial Trail.
Trail Details:
The boardwalk/trail is under 1/2 mile long and runs from the road down an unpaved path between two houses. There are a few steps down from the dirt path to the boardwalk. The boardwalk is generally in great condition and crosses a few streams that run through the marsh. At the end of the boardwalk, the path transitions to the beach!
