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Makepeace Sanctuary

Details unconfirmedPreserve · Mashpee, MA
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An 86-acre Orenda Land Trust woodland of continuous pitch pine and oak, once cut as a fuel woodlot for a West Barnstable brickworks and later donated by the family of cranberry grower Makepeace, known as the "Cranberry King." It borders Mercy Lowe and has no drive-up parking of its own, reached instead by a walk-in trail.

What to expect

Entry fee
Free
Birdwatching
Allowed year-round
Managed by
Orenda Wildlife Land Trust Website

Common questions

Where do I park to reach Makepeace Sanctuary?
There's no lot at the property itself; the accepted route starts on foot from the Carl Monge Sanctuary's northeast gate and follows Simon Lowe Road and Grafton Pocknet Road in.
Is there an entry fee at Makepeace Sanctuary?
No, entry is free.

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BetaSome details here are unconfirmed (parking, hours, accessibility). Details are sourced from public agency data and can change through the season. Confirm locally before you go. Updated 2026-09-13.