This 3-Mile Hike In Massachusetts Leads To The Dreamiest Swimming Hole
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Raise your hand if this sounds familiar: you find out about a spectacular drive-up swimming spot near you, only to show up and find that everyone else and their cousin had the same idea. If a swimming hole has a parking lot, chances are it’s not going to be easy to find somewhere to park your beach chair. But there is a great Massachusetts hike to a swimming hole in Brewster you can try and it won’t be overrun with people.
This gorgeous little pond in Nickerson State Park is the perfect solution. You reach it via a beautiful three-mile hike through preserved woodland, which is just enough effort to deter most casual day-trippers and tourists. What you’ll find instead is a stunning natural gem that’s perfect for a summer day.
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Take a Massachusetts hike to a swimming hole, Cliff Pond, at Nickerson State Park. You can find Nickerson State Park at:
Address: 3488 Main St, Brewster, MA 02631
Click here to see it on a map and get directions. For more information on Nickerson State Park and all you can see and do at this 1,900-acre park including Cliff Pond, visit the webpage.
For more of the best swimming holes in the state, check out this list of our 13 favorites.
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What are some of the best hikes in Massachusetts?
If you love gorgeous views and scenery, you may want to read about 13 hiking spots in Massachusetts that are out of this world. Head out to the Mohawk Trail Region in western Massachusetts for some breathtaking scenery in the wilderness. The Mohawk Trail itself was the very first scenic road in the state and officially opened in 1914. If you have children, you may want to consider Pine Hills in Plymouth where you’ll find an easy trail system but gorgeous scenery nonetheless. If you like dramatic vistas from high atop a mountain, climb to the top of Monument Mountain in Great Barrington where you’ll be treated to panoramic views from the summit.
Are there any waterfall hikes in Massachusetts?
If you like hiking to waterfalls, you may want to embark on our Massachusetts Waterfalls Road Trip. Along the way, you’ll visit Doane Falls in Royalston, Wahconah Falls in Dalton, and Bish Bash Falls in the Berkshires among others. Some require just a short hike and others don’t require much of a hike at all. If you prefer a longer hike, you can take a 1.8-mile trail at Buffam Falls Conservation Area that will lead you past a waterfall as well as a river.
What are some of the best pond and lake beaches in Massachusetts?
Although Massachusetts has plenty of ocean and bay beaches, there are also numerous beautiful beaches at the lakes and ponds across the state. The pristine Hathaway’s Pond in Barnstable boasts a gorgeous sandy beach that’s perfect for families to spend the day. Kids can build sandcastles and splash safely in the water while a lifeguard stands watch during the summer months. In Great Barrington, Lake Mansfield is another incredible spot with a large sandy beach and lifeguards on duty in the summer. Read about additional ponds and lakes in the Bay State in this post.