Assawompset Pond–Pocksha Pond, 3 lakes

2.8 mi · ▲ 57 ft · 58 min

Assawompset Pond–Pocksha Pond, 3 lakes is a 2.8-mile out-and-back near Indian Shore, MA. The route passes Pocksha Pond and Jeremy's Point before reaching Assawompset Pond at the turnaround, 1.3 miles in. It is mostly level, with 57 ft of elevation gain. It scores 29/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: green fringe.

Elevation

0 mi52 – 98 ft3.0 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: Unnamed 41.81704, -70.89876
Nearest town Indian Shore, MA

Directions

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Assawompset Pond–Pocksha Pond, 3 lakes

2.8 mi · ▲ 57 ft · 58 min

Elevation 53–97 ft

Out & Back

Trailhead: 41.81704, -70.89876

Weather Aug 4: sunrise 5:41 AM · sunset 8:00 PM

  1. Start at the trailhead, heading W.
  2. 50 ftPass Pocksha Pond.
  3. 0.6 miTurn right, heading E.
  4. 0.3 miTurn right, heading N.
  5. 0.3 miTurn right, heading NW.
  6. 0.1 miPass Jeremy's Point.
  7. 50 ftPass Assawompset Pond.
  8. 50 ftSharp right, heading E.
  9. 0.3 miTurn left, heading S.
  10. 0.3 miTurn left, heading SE.
  11. 150 ftTurn right, heading NE.
  12. 200 ftTurn right, heading E.
  13. 0.3 miSharp left, heading SW.
  14. 350 ftTurn right, heading S.
  15. 0.5 miArrive back at the trailhead.

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Weather

Sunrise 5:41 AMSunset 8:00 PM

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 8:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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