Halibut Point

From the parking lot it doesn't look like much, just another so-called attraction.  But soon the trail dives into the woods, spreading shade and quietude over the visitors.  A few hundred yards in, the trail suddenly opens up and there, sparkling in the sun is the sparkling lake in the old quarry.  Painters are set up on the brink of the cliffs, transmuting their impressions of the play of light and shadow onto the canvas.  

The trail that leads around the quarry also opens out onto Halibut Point itself, which stretches out into the ocean, offering a beautiful vista, fresh air, and singing birds.  You can see the lobster boats pulling up their pots, fishermen reel-casting from the rocks beside the water, and the sailboats in their natural element, tacking merrily back and forth.  

The Point has a third natural attraction -the waste granite of a hundred years was piled high and now has been converted into a wonderful look-out spot.  On a clear day, you can see the Massachusetts and New Hampshire coastline stretch out all the way to Mt. Agamenticus in Maine.  It is a wonderful spot to sit and think.    

A side-trip to Halibut Point in Rockport can be wonderful for everyone.  For the adventurous, clambering about on the rocks by the quarry, climbing to the edge, and looking down the 50 foot drop can be exhilarating.  For the more sedate, the park offers a soothing walk in beautiful scenery.  And for the curious, a self-guided tour of the quarry is available.  The Park also holds events throughout the year, guided tours in the summer, various nature programs, and campfire programs.

A hidden paradise on Cape Ann. Come see Halibut Point State Park.