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Magnolia Rocks

Location: Gloucester, MA
Exposure: southeast
Depth: 35-40'
Entry: rocky

Description

Magnolia Rocks (facing East) is a rocky piece of coastline that slopes down to a depth of over 40'. The bottom is littered with boulders that provide shelter for quite a bit of marine life, including a fair number of lobster. This site provides a similar entry as Cathedral Rocks and Norman's Woe with much less of a hike to the shoreline.
Notes: Part of this area is marked as "private beach". Whether or not this is a legal designation is unclear, though the neighbors across the street will take it upon themselves to hassle divers that enter into this "restricted" area.

Directions from Boston

  • Take 93 north or route one north to 128 north (Gloucester/Rockport).
  • Take exit 15, turn right off the exit ramp. After about 1/2 mile, take a left onto Lincoln Street.
  • After another 1/2 mile, take a left onto Rt. 127. 2.3 miles down 127, take the right fork at the sign for Magnolia.
  • About 1/2 mile down this road, in the village of Magnolia, you will come to a five-way intersection with a flag-pole in the middle. Take a right here (not the extreme right) onto the 1-way street.
  • Turn left at the end of the road (or you will find out if your car floats).
  • A block or two down this road will be Magnolia Rocks (on your right) and Lexington Street on your left. Unload your gear and park on Lexington.

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several accesses since July 28, 2000 with several per day.