The Flax Pond Trail at Flax Pond Conservation Lands in Dennis, Massachusetts is a moderate 0.7-mile out-and-back hike that leads to several view points along the banks of Flax Pond.
Hike Description
This hike begins at the main parking lot for Flax Pond, located on Setucket Road at the coordinates provided and follows the main trail as it heads downhill, passing an open area of power lines, before reaching Flax Pond.
Once at Flax Pond, this GPS track heads west to check out the southern banks of the pond that features views of the water. Next, this hike heads east and then north along Flax Pond to reach an open, sandy sloping bank, that features westward-facing views of the pond. Here is where this hike turns back to parking, but Flax Pond has plenty of more miles of trails to explore beyond this short hike.
Parking
Hikers will find a large parking lot at the coordinates provided - it's large enough to fit over a dozen vehicles.
Pets
Dogs are allowed if leashed and cleaned up after.
Carry-in Carry-out
Hikers should always carry-in and carry-out. Note that there are trash receptacles at the trailhead.
Hike Description
This hike begins at the main parking lot for Flax Pond, located on Setucket Road at the coordinates provided and follows the main trail as it heads downhill, passing an open area of power lines, before reaching Flax Pond.
Once at Flax Pond, this GPS track heads west to check out the southern banks of the pond that features views of the water. Next, this hike heads east and then north along Flax Pond to reach an open, sandy sloping bank, that features westward-facing views of the pond. Here is where this hike turns back to parking, but Flax Pond has plenty of more miles of trails to explore beyond this short hike.
Parking
Hikers will find a large parking lot at the coordinates provided - it's large enough to fit over a dozen vehicles.
Pets
Dogs are allowed if leashed and cleaned up after.
Carry-in Carry-out
Hikers should always carry-in and carry-out. Note that there are trash receptacles at the trailhead.
