Sandy Neck Beach–Marsh Trail, 3 sights
3.7 mi · ▲ 0 ft · 1 hr 14 min
Sandy Neck Beach–Marsh Trail, 3 sights is a 3.7-mile out-and-back in Sandy Neck near Scorton Shores, MA. The route reaches Sandy Neck Beach. It is mostly level, with 0 ft of elevation gain, and mostly sand. It scores 44/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: green fringe.
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Sandy Neck Beach–Marsh Trail, 3 sights
3.7 mi · ▲ 0 ft · 1 hr 14 min
Elevation 4–15 ft
Out & Back · Sandy Neck
Trailhead: Marsh Trail · 41.73519, -70.38467
Weather Aug 4: sunrise 5:39 AM · sunset 7:58 PM
- Start on Marsh Trail, heading SE.
- 0.7 miTurn left, heading E.
- 50 ftPass Sandy Neck Beach.
- 1.1 miBear left, heading E.
- 150 ftSharp right onto Trail 2, heading NE.
- 50 ftReach Sandy Neck Beach, then turn around and head back the way you came.
- 50 ftSharp left, heading E.
- 150 ftBear right onto Marsh Trail, heading NE.
- 1.1 miTurn left, heading W.
- 0.7 miArrive 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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Sunset
The best sunset spot on this hike is 1.1 mi in (~26 min). Leave by 7:12 PM for the 7:58 PM sunset. Back at your car by 8:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
More from Marsh Trail Trailhead
- Sandy Neck Beach–Trail 1, 4 sights 7.8 mi · ▲ 0 ft
- Sandy Neck Beach–Marsh Trail, 6 sights 10.5 mi · ▲ 0 ft
- Barnstable Marina–Sandy Neck Beach, 5 sights 11.8 mi · ▲ 0 ft
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