Ocean View Point – Babson Farm Quarry Pond loop from Halibut Point State Park

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Massachusetts

Essex County

Ocean View Point – Babson Farm Quarry Pond loop from Halibut Point State Park

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Ocean View Point – Babson Farm Quarry Pond loop from Halibut Point State Park

03:46

14.2km

130m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 15, 2026

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2.58 km

Halibut Point State Park

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On a clear day, in Halibut Point State Park you will be able to see Mount Agamenticus, located 40 miles away in Maine, and the Isles of Shoals off the …

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2.99 km

Halibut Point State Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

This area features a rocky coast with granite stones that were once part of a quarry. There are miles of trails, several lookout points, and great views of the ocean. …

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3.33 km

Sea Rocks

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The impressive ‘Sea Rocks’ on the Atlantic Ocean are located east of the ‘Halibut Point State Park’ and are owned by the city of Rockport.

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3.66 km

After granite mining in the quarry ceased in 1929, The Trustees purchased a property on the east side in 1934 and established the Halibut Point Reservation.
thetrustees.org/place/halibut-point-reservation

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3.98 km

View of the Rocky Coastline

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4.95 km

Babson Farm Quarry Pond

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Halibut Point State Park is located on the site of the former Babson Farm Quarry on the Atlantic Ocean, where granite was mined for construction purposes from the mid-19th century …

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5.03 km

Halibut Point State Park Visitor Center

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The small Visitor Center at Halibut Point State Park is located close to the quarry pond and the walking trails. There are public restrooms for you to use and exhibits …

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