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 Allens Pond Massachusetts Audubon Wildlife Sanctuary - Dartmouth, MA Posted by:  NorStar
N 41° 30.435 W 071° 01.404
19T E 331135 N 4597045
Allen Pond Massachusetts Audubon Sanctuary is a 611 acre property run by Massachusetts Audubon that has 7 miles of trails through fields, and beach.
Waymark Code: WMPNNC
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 09/27/2015
Views: 1
In Dartmouth, off Horseneck Road, is Allens Pond Massachusetts Audubon Wildlife Sanctuary.
The Sanctuary is near the intersection of Horseneck Road and Beach Road. The parking area is to the east of this road. There are three trailheads: One on Allens Neck Road, one further up East Horseneck Road, and the Field Station on Horseneck Road, which is where we entered. At the end of the parking lot, there is a kiosk that has a map of the sanctuary. The trails at the Allens Pond Neck Road entrance do not appear to connect to the trails of the other two entrances.
There are many educational programs offered by the sanctuary. They also participate in the South Coast Osprey Monitoring program. In mod-August they have the Duck Derby - a fundraiser involving rubber ducks floating in the tidal brook to the pond.
Estimated size of the public land (in regional measurement standard: hectares, acres, kms, etc.): 611 acres
Is there a trail system?: Yes
If there is a trail system, please describe length, terrain, etc.:
Several loops through the property through grassy fields, dirt road, and beach. The terrain is generally flat except near the barrier sand dunes.
What points of interest are there?:
There is a salt pond, the beach, and fields with good views.
What activities are available?:
Trail hiking, nature activities.
Hours of accessibility?: Generally during daylight hours every day.
List of known hazards (cliffs, snakes, poison plants, etc.):
Poison ivy is common here.
Dogs Allowed?: No
Is a permit/fee required?: No
If a permit/fee is required please describe in detail how to get one, how much, etc.:
$5
Please supply the website of the land if available: [Web Link]
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Visit Instructions:
Visitors are encouraged to supply a picture of either themselves or their GPS at the trailhead and/or signage of the public access lands - describe your experience there and what you saw - tell us why other folks should come visit!
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