The Mashpee National Wildlife Refuge Hike at the Mashpee National Wildlife Refuge in Mashpee, Massachusetts is an easy 1.3-mile out-and-back hike that features a peaceful woodland setting.
Trails
This hike follows two named trails in order: Great Hay Trail, Amy Brown Trail.
Hike Description
This hike begins at the main parking lot for the wildlife refuge at the coordinates provided and follows the Great Hay Trail as it heads south. Along the way hikers will find a pine forest with sandy trail substrate and low-growing shrubs on the forest floor.
Amy Brown Trail Junction - Mile 0.5
At mile 0.5, hikers will reach a junction with the Amy Brown Trail (no signage) where this GPS track follows that trail heading west (right-hand turn). The trail ends around mile 0.65 at Amy Brown Road with another trail gate.
Jehu Pond Conservation Area - Mile 0.6
At mile 0.6, hikers will reach the Jehu Pond Conservation Area which is a part of the Mashpee National Wildlife Refuge, with signage marking the location.
After reaching the road, the hike heads back the opposite way to parking for a 1.3-mile out-and-back hike.
Parking
Hikers will find a small parking lot at the coordinates provided.
Pets
Dogs are allowed if leashed and must be cleaned up after.
Biking
Biking is allowed along this trail.
Trails
This hike follows two named trails in order: Great Hay Trail, Amy Brown Trail.
Hike Description
This hike begins at the main parking lot for the wildlife refuge at the coordinates provided and follows the Great Hay Trail as it heads south. Along the way hikers will find a pine forest with sandy trail substrate and low-growing shrubs on the forest floor.
Amy Brown Trail Junction - Mile 0.5
At mile 0.5, hikers will reach a junction with the Amy Brown Trail (no signage) where this GPS track follows that trail heading west (right-hand turn). The trail ends around mile 0.65 at Amy Brown Road with another trail gate.
Jehu Pond Conservation Area - Mile 0.6
At mile 0.6, hikers will reach the Jehu Pond Conservation Area which is a part of the Mashpee National Wildlife Refuge, with signage marking the location.
After reaching the road, the hike heads back the opposite way to parking for a 1.3-mile out-and-back hike.
Parking
Hikers will find a small parking lot at the coordinates provided.
Pets
Dogs are allowed if leashed and must be cleaned up after.
Biking
Biking is allowed along this trail.
