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Barnstable County
Falmouth

Oyster Pond – Salt Pond Acres Wildlife Area loop from Falmouth

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Barnstable County
Falmouth

Oyster Pond – Salt Pond Acres Wildlife Area loop from Falmouth

Moderate

3

hikers

Oyster Pond – Salt Pond Acres Wildlife Area loop from Falmouth

02:13

8.70km

20m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 20, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

3.20 km

Surf Drive Beach (Falmouth Beach)

Highlight • Beach

Surf Drive Beach is a just off of the road on the narrow strip between the ocean and Salt Pond. There is soft sand, calm surf, short rock jetties, and …

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2

3.47 km

Salt Pond Frontage

Highlight • Beach

Runners can soak up fresh ocean air while jogging along the scenic splendor of Massachusetts’ Salt Pond Frontage reserve. Sprawling coastal beaches spread out on one side while views of the famous shimmering Salt Pond dazzle from across the street.

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3

4.20 km

Oyster Pond

Highlight • Lake

Oyster Pond is a scenic salt pond right off the Shining Sea Bike path.
It is comprised of a series of kettle ponds that flooded at the end of the …

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4

4.81 km

Salt Pond Acres Wildlife Area

Highlight • Natural

Salt Pond Acres Wildlife Area or Salt Pond Areas Bird Sanctuary is located just off the fantastic Shining Sea Bikeway. The main aim of this 35 acre reserve is to …

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5.12 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

6

5.38 km

Shining Sea Bikeway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Shining Sea Bikeway is a 10.7 mile (17.2 km) long paved bike path. Bikers can explore Falmouth’s villages like North Falmouth, West Falmouth, Falmouth Village, and Woods Hole. The …

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8.70 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.58 km

3.89 km

198 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.37 km

1.77 km

513 m

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