A roughly 287-acre stretch of conservation land straddling the Mashpee-Barnstable line on Santuit Pond's east shore, with three to four miles of red, yellow, and blue-blazed trails through pine-oak and beech-holly forest, wet meadows, and vernal pools. The parking off Santuit-Newtown Road is the quieter, more wooded counterpart to the boat landing across the pond.
What to expect
Dogs
Mashpee dogs may not run at large off the owner's property; they must be restrained unless on another person's property with permission. Posted signs at the site take precedence.
Hours
No posted opening or closing time. Signs at the entrance win if they differ. That's the town default unless posted otherwise.
Managed by
Mashpee Conservation Commission
WebsiteCommon questions
The main, north, and south loops together run roughly three to four miles through mixed pine-oak and beech-holly woods, with a fish ladder and river overlook along the way.
Is there an entry fee at Santuit Pond Preserve?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Santuit Pond Preserve?
Mashpee dogs may not run at large off the owner's property; they must be restrained unless on another person's property with permission. Posted signs at the site take precedence.