Abner Pond–Grassy Pond Loop, 4 sights
3.7 mi · ▲ 27 ft · 1 hr 15 min
Abner Pond–Grassy Pond Loop, 4 sights is a 3.7-mile loop in Myles Standish State Forest near White Island Shores, MA. The route passes Grassy Pond, Abner Pond and Abner Pond. It is mostly level, with 27 ft of elevation gain. It scores 64/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: backcountry feel.
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Abner Pond–Grassy Pond Loop, 4 sights
3.7 mi · ▲ 27 ft · 1 hr 15 min
Elevation 71–124 ft
Loop · Myles Standish State Forest
Trailhead: Sasemine Way · 41.82285, -70.66995
Weather Sep 20: sunrise 6:29 AM · sunset 6:45 PM
- Start on Sasemine Way, heading E.
- 0.1 miTurn left onto Pine Barrens Path, heading N.
- 0.4 miBear right onto Southeast Line Road, heading E.
- 50 ftPass Grassy Pond.
- 0.6 miTurn right, heading S.
- 0.3 miTurn right, heading S.
- 50 ftPass Abner Pond.
- 0.3 miTurn left, heading SW.
- 50 ftSharp right, heading SW.
- 150 ftPass Abner Pond.
- 0.5 miTurn right, heading S.
- 0.2 miSharp right onto Charge Pond Loop, heading W.
- 1.1 miThe loop closes 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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The best sunset spot on this hike is 1.5 mi in (~37 min). Leave by 5:49 PM for the 6:45 PM sunset. Back at your car by 7:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
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More from Sasemine Way Trailhead
- Grassy Pond–Pine Barrens Path, 3 sights 4.9 mi · ▲ 80 ft
- East Head Pond & Southwest Line Road via Sasemine Way 4 mi · ▲ 81 ft
- Frogfoot Brook Reservoir via Sasemine Way 4.7 mi · ▲ 28 ft
- Wompanoag Road 2.3 mi · ▲ 0 ft
- Wompanoag Road 2.3 mi · ▲ 0 ft
- Charge Pond Loop Trail & Charge Pond Loop Loop 4.7 mi · ▲ 27 ft
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