Macaulay Point Loop Hike

Route Description for Macaulay Point Loop Hike

Hikers along the Macaulay Point Loop will be able to double down on their excitement for the day, as the trail provides the opportunity for some amazing views of the beautiful coastal landscape, as well as the chance to explore the old fortifications that make up the Macaulay Point Battery, a coastal gun emplacement form the late 1800s. Setting out from the trailhead, follow the route to the south as you hike along the edge of the water and enter Macaulay Point Park. From the junction near the picnic area, take the path to the right to continue hiking along the coast while enjoying the views of the ocean on your right and the historic buildings on the left. Follow the trail as it turns north away from the water to get a better perspective on the fortifications that were abandoned in 1956 before wrapping up the hike by returning to the parking area where you began.