DCR Southeastern Massachusetts Walking Club

Fall 2026 Hikes

The  DCR  Southeastern  Massachusetts  Adult  Walking  Club  meets  most  weekends  for social recreational walks. This club is open to people 16 years of age and older and there is no fee to join.  New walkers are always welcome. Come for one or come for all! 

Bring drinkingwater, a snack, and dress the weather. Hat   and  sunscreen  are recommended.  

Some  DCR  sites  charge  a  parking  fee  which  is  noted  in  the  hike description.  

Inclement  weather  will  cancel.  

For  more  information  and  to  confirm, please call the phone number listed with the specific hike.

ADA/Reasonable Accommodation
617-645-0358 | [e-mail]

October

Dates	Location/Details
Saturday, October 3  10:00am-12:00pm	Freetown-Fall River State Forest No restrooms on site A moderate 4-mile walk on rolling terrain in Copicut Woods. Mostly flat, packed earth trails with roots and rocks. In collaboration with The Trustees. Meet in the Copicut Woods parking area, on Indian Town Rd. near the intersection with Yellow Hill Road. Be aware: many roads in the area are unmaintained – travel slowly. Approximate address:1806 Indian Town Rd, Westport. [phone].
Sunday, October 11  10:00am-11:30am	Nickerson State Park Fee or pass required Restrooms available at park entrance A moderate, 3-mile walk around Little Cliff Pond and Higgins Pond, with vistas of Cape Cod’s popular kettle ponds. Meet at the end of Flax Pond Road. From the Park entrance (3488 Main St., Brewster) go up the road, take your first major left on Flax Pond Rd., and follow to the end. [phone].
Sunday, October 18  9:00am-11:00am	Waquoit Bay NERR – South Cape Beach No restrooms on site A 2-mile hike on the Dead Neck Trail. Walk out behind the dunes and return via the beach. Views of Washburn Island and Vineyard Sound. Trail is loose sand. Bring water and sun protection. Meet at Bayberry Parking Lot: 569 Great Oak Rd., Mashpee. [phone].
Sunday, October 25  10:00am-12:30pm	Scusset Beach State Reservation Hike Sagamore Hill for views of Cape Cod Bay, along the Canal to the jetty, and along the beach. A moderate 5-mile hike, one hill, some beach walking. Meet at the Fish Pier lot at 20 Scusset Beach Rd, Sagamore Beach. [phone].
Saturday, October 31  11:00am-12:00pm	Myles Standish State Forest Restrooms available in headquarters area A mostly flat, 2-mile loop in the pine barrens on forest roads and sandy trails. At the end, you can choose to climb the Carver Fire Tower for expansive views. Meet at Parking Area 6, at the intersection of Bare Hill Rd and Three Cornered Pond Rd. [phone].

November

Dates	Locations/Details
Saturday,  November 21  10:00am–12:00pm	Nickerson State Park Fee or pass required Walk into the past on the Cemetery Trail Hike. 3.5-miles roundtrip on paved and dirt trails with some hills.  Meet at the front parking lot; from the entrance station (3488 Main St., Brewster), park in the first parking lot on the right. [phone].
Sunday,  November 22  9:00am-11:00am	Wompatuck State park Restrooms available at park entrance A 3.5 mile hike through the center of the park with view of Aaron Reservoir. A mix of trail & pavement.  Meet at the Transfer Station: from the park entrance (204 Union St., Hingham), go straight 1.6 miles. Parking lot on left, on Beechwood St. [phone].

Last updated:	August 24, 2026