High Tide Trail Audio Tour

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King Tides at Long Wharf, 2021

Boston Harbor Now

 

Follow the High Tide Trail to explore the history of Boston’s changing coastline and learn what future changes may be in store.

This self-guided audio tour is also available on the free NPS app! You can download this tour ahead of your visit and listen along as you walk through Boston.

Please note that the trail path consists of different surfaces (cement, cobblestones, pavement, wooden boardwalk) and are occasionally uneven. Please be aware that during high tides, many walking areas may flood, making conditions hazardous. Check out the Stone Living Lab's safety tips for more information about preparing for high tides.

Total run time of all 6 audio clips: 9 minutes, 8 seconds.

 
 

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About our partner, the Stone Living Lab, and other efforts towards climate resilience

 
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Stone Living Lab

The Stone Living Lab conducts transformative research and outreach to make vulnerable coastal regions adaptive to climate change.

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Climate Ready Boston

Climate Ready Boston is the City's initiative to prepare for the impacts of climate change.

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National Park Service & Climate Change

The National Park Service is addressing challenges brought on by climate change through a comprehensive strategy.

 

About climate change at the National Parks of Boston

 
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Climate Change: Boston Harbor Islands

Learn how climate change is affecting the Boston Harbor Islands National and State Park

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Climate Change: Downtown & Charlestown

Learn how climate change is affecting Boston National Historical Park

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Climate Change: Beacon Hill

Learn how climate change is affecting the Boston African American National Historic Site

 

Download this tour and discover many more using the free NPS App!

How to find the High Tide Trail Tour on the NPS App

  1. Download the free NPS App from your preferred app store
  2. Tap "Find a Park" and search "Boston Harbor Islands"
  3. Select "Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area, Massachusetts," which will take you to the park homepage on the App
  4. Tap "Self-Guided Audio Tours"
  5. Select "High Tide Trail"
 

Last updated: October 9, 2024

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Boston Harbor Islands National and State Park
21 Second Ave
Charlestown, MA 02129

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617 223-8666

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