Trailhead for the Life of the Marsh Trail at Assateague Island National Seashore
Maryland Hiking Trails main page
Length: .5 mile loop
Time: 20 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
The Life of the Marsh trail is located off of Bayside Drive, the first road on the right that you come to after entering Assateague Island National Seashore. The trail offers views of a salt marsh and Sinepuxtent Bay. It was totally destroyed by Hurricane Sandy in 2012 and has since been rebuilt, with a newly constructed boardwalk taking visitors out and over the salt marsh.
Assateague Island National Seashore’s Life of the Marsh Trail boardwalk
There are no longer numbered markers along the trail that correspond to stops on a trail guide, despite a new sign stating that trail guides are on sale at the Assateague Island Visitor Center. However, information panels are located at various places along the trail.
Information panels along Assateague Island National Seashore’s Life of the Marsh Trail tells about the wildlife of the salt marsh
This is a great spot to view and photograph wildlife, particularly birds. You may even find them on the boardwalk with the rest of the hikers. If attempting to get quality photos, be sure to have at least a 400mm lens. The bigger the better.
Birds in the salt marsh along Assateague Island National Seashore’s Life of the Marsh Trail
Birds in the salt marsh along Assateague Island National Seashore’s Life of the Marsh Trail
Birds on the Life of the Marsh Trail boardwalk at Assateague Island National Seashore
With a few exceptions, use of any photograph on the National Park Planner website requires a paid Royalty Free Editorial Use License or Commercial Use License. See the Photo Usage page for details.
Last updated on October 3, 2023
