The Coyote Den Trail at Shawme-Crowell State Forest in Sandwich, Massachusetts is an easy 0.7-mile one-way hike that features a peaceful forest setting.
Hike Description
This hike begins at the parking coordinates provided within the Shawme-Crowell State Forest roads and follows a Fire Road (gated) south as it heads along a sandy trail. Hikers will reach a junction at mile 0.21 - take a right-hand turn here to reach the Coyote Den Trail trailhead just 50-feet to the east.
Once on the Coyote Den Trail, hikers will follow a mostly-flat sandy path as it twists and winds its way through the mixed forest full of evergreens and deciduous trees. Along the way hikers will pass the Sherri's Berry Trail, around mile 0.35 from the parking lot.
The trail will end after 0.73 miles at Pocasset Road. Hikers can hike back along the Heritage Plantation Trail.
Parking
Hikers will find a small parking turnout near the coordinates provided by the Fire Road gate. Do not block the gate. Do not park in the reserved campsite parking spots.
Pets
Dogs are allowed if leashed and must be cleaned up after.
Warning
Hunting: Hunting is allowed here year-round so it's smart to make noise or at the very least wear blaze orange so hunters can see you.
Parking & Navigating roads: The roads within Shawme-Crowell State Forest are very difficult to follow as they lack signage. Cell service is low here so it's best to use offline maps to get around the park.
Hike Description
This hike begins at the parking coordinates provided within the Shawme-Crowell State Forest roads and follows a Fire Road (gated) south as it heads along a sandy trail. Hikers will reach a junction at mile 0.21 - take a right-hand turn here to reach the Coyote Den Trail trailhead just 50-feet to the east.
Once on the Coyote Den Trail, hikers will follow a mostly-flat sandy path as it twists and winds its way through the mixed forest full of evergreens and deciduous trees. Along the way hikers will pass the Sherri's Berry Trail, around mile 0.35 from the parking lot.
The trail will end after 0.73 miles at Pocasset Road. Hikers can hike back along the Heritage Plantation Trail.
Parking
Hikers will find a small parking turnout near the coordinates provided by the Fire Road gate. Do not block the gate. Do not park in the reserved campsite parking spots.
Pets
Dogs are allowed if leashed and must be cleaned up after.
Warning
Hunting: Hunting is allowed here year-round so it's smart to make noise or at the very least wear blaze orange so hunters can see you.
Parking & Navigating roads: The roads within Shawme-Crowell State Forest are very difficult to follow as they lack signage. Cell service is low here so it's best to use offline maps to get around the park.
