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Get outside to Tinkhamtown Woodlands…

by Andrew Perron

Tinkhamtown Woodlands in Mattapoisett MA – This Buzzards Bay Coalition trailhead is located at 29 Long Plain Road, is easily accessible and has a small dirt parking lot. We made the long 0.8 mile trek to Tinkham Pond from Long Plain Rd. in about 25 minutes. The well trafficked and marked trail has essentially no elevation gain, making this trail a good choice for a less arduous walk . There are a few spur trails, but they are overgrown and not maintained, it was fairly easy to pick to correct path. Total walk time round trip: about 1 hour.

My daughter Hadley counted 10 friendship rocks along the way. Theses painted rocks can be located on the trail on the Tinkham Pond side of the power line access road.
We did not make it to the Vernal Pool, spring-summer is the best time to catch these seasonal pools.
  • Classic New England Rock Wall
Old rock walls make up the fabric of New England. These walls were built by farmers and land owners to delineate property lines. They say that when these walls were built, much of the land was cleared for farming purposes.

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Get outside to…

by Andrew Perron

The Sawmill in Acushnet MA. This 19 acre site at Mill Pond is part of the Buzzards Bay Coalition, offers easy walking, and there is a nice parking lot adjacent to the trail head. I was looking to try out this BB Coalition site for a while and I am glad I did. Many of the Coalition walks are nestled in a very rural setting and can require some planning like a trail map and walking essentials. This site not far from New Bedford and just North of Main Street is quick to find, easy to walk, and ready to offer you a little peace of mind. Although you may want to wear boots and bring a snack, you will not need a GPS for this one, enjoy.