Point Allerton, Hull, MA, USA
Owned By: Town of Hull
A scenic spot with a bench overlooking Massachusetts Bay, in the Allerton Hill neighborhood of Hull.
Features
This land is within the region of the Massachuseuk (or Massachusett) Native American tribe. According to a historic marker on site, it was named in 1621 “by an exploring party of Mayflower Pilgrims for Isaac Allerton, 1st Assistant Governor of Plymouth Colony.”
Trail Description
A short gravel path leads to a bench overlooking the water.
Habitats and Wildlife
This scenic spot overlooks Massachusetts Bay. According to the 2019 Hull Open Space Report, erosion as this spot has been severe. “Between 1847 and 1978, Allerton Point retreated 145 feet, an average rate of 1.11 feet per year.”
Historic Site: No
Park: Yes
Beach: No
Boat Launch: No
Lifeguards: No
Size: 0.5 acre
Hours: Dawn to Dusk
Parking: Roadside parking for 1 vehicle.
Cost: Free
Facilities:
One bench.
Dogs: Dogs must remain on leash. Scoop the poop!
Boat Ramp: No
ADA Access: No
Scenic Views: Yes
Waterbody/Watershed: Massachusetts Bay (Atlantic Ocean)