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Niles Beach

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Gloucester

Niles Beach

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Niles Beach

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    Location: Gloucester, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States

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    October 9, 2023

    Hiking

    Niles Beach is a beautiful beach with yellow sand bookended with rocks. This beach is in east Gloucester and offers a fantastic view of Gloucester Harbor and the historic downtown - on clear days you can sometimes make out the Boston skyline! Niles Beach is also a great place to watch the sunset over the seaport.

    June 2, 2025

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    Niles Beach is a beautiful beach with yellow sand bookended with rocks. This beach is in east Gloucester and offers a fantastic view of Gloucester Harbor and the historic downtown - on clear days you can sometimes make out the Boston skyline! Niles Beach is also a great place to watch the sunset over the seaport.

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    1. East Gloucester loop from Main Street

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    Explore the East Gloucester loop from Main Street, an 8.5-mile hike with coastal views and a moderate difficulty, taking around 3.5 hours.

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    2. Niles Beach – Eastern Point Lighthouse loop from Gloucester

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    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    3. Eastern Point Lighthouse – Niles Beach loop from Gloucester

    11.5km

    02:59

    70m

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Location: Gloucester, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States

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