Assateague Island National Seashore · Worcester County, MD
Life of the Marsh
Boardwalk loop across the bay-side salt marsh. Snowy egrets and glossy ibis in season. Flat and stroller-friendly. No pets allowed (NPS rule on all three Assateague nature trails).
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Today
Skip the hiking plan today.
Scored for hiking
Small Craft Advisory issued April 27 at 12:30AM EDT until April 29 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Conditions
Score by activity
Hiking
Skip the hiking plan today.
Score breakdown
- · 46°F air — Within comfort range, outside ideal
- − 16 mph wind — Gusty — bring a windbreaker
- ✓ Trail: prime — Paved/boardwalk surface — rainfall does not affect traction.
- − NWS alert active — Check the alert before heading out
Trail facts
- Distance
- 0.6 mi round-trip
- Elevation gain
- 10 ft
- Surface
- boardwalk
- Difficulty
- easy
- Typical crowds
- moderate
- Dogs
- No dogs
Trailhead
Parking
Trailhead lot · day-use fee.
Facilities
Bathrooms , drinking water. $25/vehicle 7-day pass; ATB pass accepted. NO DOGS on this trail.
Coordinates
38.2430, -75.1580 — Worcester County, MD.
Park
Part of Assateague Island National Seashore (official site →).
Notes
NO DOGS — pets are prohibited on all three Assateague nature trails (NPS rule). Leashed dogs are allowed only on the beach, paved roads, and in the campground.
Park advisories
4/26/26 MD CLOSED due to overwash conditions, VA South OSV partially open. Closure begins at the old Coast Guard Station and extends to the hook. North OSV closed.
Effective 4/2/26: The closure includes the following areas within the boundary of the National Seashore : * North End * All island interior beach habitat along the northern section of Assateague Island National Seashore (north of Assateague State Park) is closed to all entry between KM 0.5 - KM 9.5. * The island interior beach habitats between KM 21.8 - 22.8 and 23.5 - 24.5 of the MD OSV Zone are closed to all entry. This includes habitat from the existing OSV boundary west to the vegetated shrub line.