Eight Ponds Pass

Moderate Dog friendly Parking available Scenic views

Eight Ponds Pass featuring scenic pond views. The 9 mile trail is perfect for hiking. The Town's 2026 trail guide covers the completed eastern segment, roughly 4-5 miles from Beaver Dam Conservation Area to the Wildlands Trust headquarters on Long Pond Road, passing Little Island Pond, Great Island Pond, and Cotton Pond, crossing through Wildlands Trust's Emery East Preserve, and climbing a notably steep, rope-assisted hill near a former sand pit. Try Whiton Woods and Cedar Crest for a similar trail experience featuring pond.

Trail Notes

Official Town guide (V7, April 2026): Distance 4-5 miles (eastern segment covered in guide; full route ~8.7-9 miles when complete). Duration 2-3 hrs. Activity Level moderate. NEW to the 2026 guide edition -- not previously in our dataset. Full trail description and map at plymouth-ma.gov/facilities/facility/details/8pondspass-33.

More Info

Town of Plymouth: https://www.plymouth-ma.gov/facilities/facility/details/8pondspass-33
Town of Plymouth: https://www.plymouth-ma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1424/Plymouth-Trail-Guide-PDF
Town of Plymouth: https://www.plymouth-ma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/9147

Trail Map (PDF) Get directions

Town	Plymouth
Managed by	Town
Size	Not stated (linear trail spanning multiple properties)
Dog-friendly	Yes
ADA access	No
Difficulty	Moderate
Water type	Pond
Waterbody	Little Island Pond, Great Island Pond, Cotton Pond, Rocky Pond, Briggs Reservoir
Cost	Free

Parking

North end: Beaver Dam Conservation Area, 276 Beaver Dam Road. South end: Wildlands Trust Headquarters, 675 Long Pond Road. Mid-route access also at Emery West (951 Ship Pond Rd) and Emery East (773 Ship Pond Rd). Requires staging a vehicle at both ends.

Facilities

Not stated

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