



David Weld Sanctuary
St James
A 2-mile loop through red maple swamps and red cedars leads to a 50-foot bluff with sweeping views of the Long Island Sound. Bring a towel for the rocky beach below, perfect for a post-hike picnic.
Sound view bluff
Red maple swamp
Easy loop trail
Rocky beach picnic
Tips
🅿️only 6 parking spots, arrive early
🐦dedicated bird watching spot on the blue trail
🌿stay on trail, ticks reported
David Weld Sanctuary
St JamesOpens Friday at 9:00 AM




A 2-mile loop through red maple swamps and red cedars leads to a 50-foot bluff with sweeping views of the Long Island Sound. Bring a towel for the rocky beach below, perfect for a post-hike picnic.
Sound view bluff
Red maple swamp
Easy loop trail
Rocky beach picnic
Tips
🅿️only 6 parking spots, arrive early
🐦dedicated bird watching spot on the blue trail
🌿stay on trail, ticks reported