Hi everyone, Spring is here at last! 🌿🥾
The Hiking Committee has selected a great trail for our next outing. We’ll be exploring the
Eagle Pond & Little River Sanctuary in Cotuit. Dogs are welcome, but must be kept on a leash.
About the hike:
This is a 4-mile, self-guided hike with an easy/green (beginner-friendly) rating. The terrain is flat with minimal elevation gain, and the trails are well maintained. Highlights include the 1.6-mile Eagle Pond Loop, and the area is ideal for walking, hiking, and birding—very family-friendly.
Meet-up details:
We’ll meet at the parking lot at 9:00 AM and begin the hike promptly at 9:15 AM.
After the hike:
For those interested, we’ll gather for lunch at Cooke’s Seafood
(7 Ryan’s Way, across from the 99 Restaurant).
Date:Saturday, May 2
Rain date: Sunday, May 3
Please RSVP to pattyann0817@gmail.com if you’d like to be notified in case we need to switch to the rain date.
Important: Tick Safety
Tick season on Cape Cod is already underway, and experts are warning of increased activity this year, including the Lone Star Tick.
We will have repellent and permethrin available at the start of the hike.
To stay safe:
Wear long, light-colored clothing (tucked in when possible)
Use EPA-registered repellents (such as DEET or picaridin)
Treat clothing with permethrin
Check yourself and your pets after the hike
Directions from Quashnet:
Turn right onto Old Barnstable Road
Turn right onto Great Neck Road N
At the rotary, take the 4th exit onto Route 28
Continue for 4 miles
Turn right onto Putnam Ave
After 0.5 miles, the parking lot will be on the right
Parking: Limited (approximately 7 spaces in the main lot across from 820 Putnam Avenue)
Hope you can join us for a fun and relaxing spring hike!
Best,
QVHA Hiking Committee
📅 Mark your calendars for upcoming hikes! (Tentative Dates):
June 6
June 27
July 18
August 1
August 22
September 19
October 3
October 31 (Halloween-themed!) 🎃
November 21
Fall Walk with River Views! Inaugural QVHA Hike together by the Mashpee River 10/25!
