Douglas State Forest

Grassy Pond

3.4 mi · ▲ 307 ft · 1 hr 17 min

Grassy Pond is a 3.4-mile out-and-back in Douglas State Forest near West Sutton, MA. The route reaches Grassy Pond at the turnaround, 1.7 miles in. It climbs 307 ft, with sections as steep as 17% grade. It scores 74/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: backcountry feel.

Elevation

0 mi620 – 820 ft · steepest grade: 17%3.4 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: Midstate Trail 42.08320, -71.78467
Nearest town West Sutton, MA

Directions

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Grassy Pond

3.4 mi · ▲ 307 ft · 1 hr 17 min

Elevation 621–820 ft

Out & Back · Douglas State Forest

Trailhead: Midstate Trail · 42.08320, -71.78467

Weather Sep 20: sunrise 6:33 AM · sunset 6:50 PM

  1. Start at the trailhead, heading NW.
  2. 1.7 miReach Grassy Pond, then turn around and head back the way you came.
  3. 1.7 miArrive back at the trailhead.

Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.

Weather

Sunrise 6:33 AMSunset 6:50 PM

Sunset

The best sunset spot on this hike is 0.6 mi in (~21 min). Leave by 6:09 PM for the 6:50 PM sunset. Back at your car by 7:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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