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QVHA Hiking Committee

Join Us for Our Next Hike!

September 19 @ 9 AM

The Quashnet Valley Homeowners Association (QVHA) Hiking Committee invites you to join us for our next hike!

📍 Where: Ashumet Holly Reservation, 285 Ashumet Road (off Currier Road)

🧭 Directions: Take Route 151 to Ashumet Road and follow it to the end. Turn left, and the parking area will be approximately a half-mile down on the right.

📅 When: Saturday, September 19
⏰ Time: 9:00 a.m.

Come enjoy some fresh air, exercise, beautiful scenery, and great company! Please remember to bring water, wear appropriate footwear, and take precautions against ticks.

Please note: Dogs are NOTpermitted at the Holly Reservation.

Want to Get Involved?

We are also looking for volunteers to help plan future hikes. If you’d like to join the Hiking Committee or have a favorite trail you’d like to suggest, we’d love to hear from you! Simply reply to this email and we will be in touch.

We hope to see you on the trail!

Best regards,
QVHA Hiking Committee

📅 Mark your calendars for upcoming hikes! (Tentative Dates):
October 3
October 31 (Halloween-themed!) 🎃
November 21

June 14: Another great QVHA hike in the books! We had a lovely morning at the Coonamessett Heritage Trail spending time with QVHA neighbors. Hope to see you next time!

QVHA Hike – Quashnet River Trail
Saturday, June 27, 2026 | 9:00 AM

We'll meet at the parking lot off Martin Road (near 62 Martin Road) at 9:00 AM and begin the hike promptly at 9:15 AM.

For additional details, please see the flyer below.

Any questions, contact Patty Barron - pattyann0817@gmail.com

On Saturday, May 2nd our 2026 hiking season began with a hike to Eagle Pond & Little River Sanctuary in Cotuit. It was a beautiful morning for hiking the well-maintained paths, the dogs enjoyed hanging with their QVHA canine friends and everyone managed to log in some much needed steps after a long winter. We are looking forward to our next adventure on Saturday, June 6th (rain date Sunday, Jun 7th), destination to be determined. We will send out more information as we get closer to the date but mark it on your calendars! 

By the way, the Hiking Committee welcomes anyone who wants to be a part of selecting our hikes and spreading the word! 

Enjoy your week, Larry B, Joanne S, John B, & Patty B

📅 Mark your calendars for upcoming hikes! (Tentative Dates):

October 3
October 31 (Halloween-themed!) 🎃
November 21

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!