Oyster Pond–Long Cove Pond, 6 lakes
4.4 mi · ▲ 0 ft · 1 hr 28 min
Oyster Pond–Long Cove Pond, 6 lakes is a 4.4-mile out-and-back in Long Point Wildlife Refuge near Tississa, MA. The route passes Long Point Wildlife Refuge Beach, Long Cove Pond, Long Point Wildlife Refuge Beach and 3 more before reaching Oyster Pond at the turnaround, 2.1 miles in. It is mostly level, with 0 ft of elevation gain. It scores 50/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: backcountry feel.
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Oyster Pond–Long Cove Pond, 6 lakes
4.4 mi · ▲ 0 ft · 1 hr 28 min
Elevation -1–12 ft
Out & Back · Long Point Wildlife Refuge
Trailhead: 41.35075, -70.63229
Weather Sep 20: Light rain, high 65°F / low 53° · precip 63% · wind 8 mph · sunrise 6:29 AM · sunset 6:45 PM
Parking lot at the trailhead
- Start at the trailhead, heading W.
- 50 ftPass Long Point Wildlife Refuge Beach.
- 50 ftPass Long Cove Pond.
- 0.2 miTurn left, heading S.
- 50 ftPass Long Point Wildlife Refuge Beach.
- 150 ftTurn left, heading E.
- 0.3 miPass Big Homer's Pond.
- 0.9 miPass Butler's Pond.
- 50 ftPass Watcha Pond.
- 0.7 miBear right, heading SW.
- 50 ftReach Oyster Pond, then turn around and head back the way you came.
- 50 ftBear left, heading NE.
- 1.9 miTurn right, heading N.
- 150 ftTurn right, heading E.
- 0.2 miArrive back at the trailhead.
Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.
Weather
Sunset
The best sunset spot on this hike is 2.1 mi in (~50 min). Leave by 5:35 PM for the 6:45 PM sunset. Back at your car by 7:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
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- Parking lot at the trailhead
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