         
 | Property Description | 248 acres | Established 1959 | Pristine shoreline, natural spawning areas, and excellent water quality make the Mashpee River one of Massachusetts' finest sources of sea-run brook trout. Since at least 1915, spirited conservation efforts have led to the protection of this five-mile tidal river which begins at Mashpee/Wakeby Pond and empties into Pirate's Cove on Popponesset Bay. In the early decades of this century, John W. Farley, an avid fisherman and naturalist, painstakingly acquired contiguous parcels of land along the Mashpee River and established a small camp and canoe launch before donating his land to The Trustees of Reservations. |
| | Trails | | Two miles of trails through the reservation plus additional trails on property of other conservation organizations and state and local governments. The Reservation's woodland and shoreline trails form a link in the Cape Cod Pathways. |
| | Property Acquisition History | | Original acreage a gift of J. W. Farley in 1959. Additional land given by Pemberton Whitcomb in 1979. Additional land purchased by MLCT in 1998. |
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Telephone:
508-679-2115 E-mail:
southcoast@ttor.org When to Visit:
Year-round, daily, sunrise to sunset. Allow a minimum of 1.5 hours. Admission Fees & Permits:
Free to all. How to Get There:
North parking area: From intersection of Rts. 151 and 28, take Rt. 28 east toward Hyannis for 0.6 mi. Turn left onto Meetinghouse Road and follow for 1.7 mi. to entrance and parking (6 cars) on left. South parking area: From intersection of Rts. 151 and 28, take Rt. 28 east toward Hyannis for 0.5 mi. to fork in road. Turn right onto Quinaquisset Ave. and follow for 0.1 mi. to the town-owned Mashpee River Woodlands entrance and parking (4 cars) on right. Road Map:
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