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.
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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
- Start at the trailhead, heading NW.
- 1.7 miReach Grassy Pond, then turn around and head back the way you came.
- 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
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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More from Midstate Trail Trailhead
- Old Douglas Road via Midstate Trail 8.8 mi · ▲ 524 ft
- Whitin Reservoir & Midstate Trail Loop 2.6 mi · ▲ 252 ft
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