Abner Pond–New Grassy Pond, 4 lakes
3.1 mi · ▲ 58 ft · 1 hr 4 min
Abner Pond–New Grassy Pond, 4 lakes is a 3.1-mile out-and-back in Cachalot Scout Reservation near White Island Shores, MA. The route passes New Grassy Pond, Abner Pond, Abner Pond and Grassy Pond. It is mostly level, with 58 ft of elevation gain. It scores 67/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: backcountry feel.
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Abner Pond–New Grassy Pond, 4 lakes
3.1 mi · ▲ 58 ft · 1 hr 4 min
Elevation 67–128 ft
Out & Back · Cachalot Scout Reservation
Trailhead: 41.83021, -70.65153
Weather Aug 4: Overcast, high 84°F / low 63° · precip 0% · wind 6 mph · sunrise 5:39 AM · sunset 8:00 PM
- Start at the trailhead, heading SE.
- 50 ftPass New Grassy Pond.
- 0.3 miContinue straight onto Pine Barrens Path, heading SE.
- 0.2 miTurn left onto Southeast Line Road, heading S.
- 50 ftTurn right, heading S.
- 0.3 miTurn right, heading SW.
- 50 ftPass Abner Pond.
- 0.3 miTurn left, heading SW.
- 50 ftSharp right, heading W.
- 150 ftPass Abner Pond.
- 250 ftTurn right, heading W.
- 0.3 miTurn right, heading NW.
- 0.1 miBear left, heading N.
- 0.2 miPass Grassy Pond.
- 150 ftSharp right onto Pine Barrens Path, heading N.
- 0.9 miTurn left, heading SE.
- 0.3 miArrive back at the trailhead.
Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.
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Sunset
The best sunset spot on this hike is 1.1 mi in (~28 min). Leave by 7:12 PM for the 8:00 PM sunset. Back at your car by 8:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
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