Myles Standish SF--East Head Reservoir

Myles Standish SF--East Head Reservoir

Plymouth, Massachusetts 02360

Myles Standish State Forest Official Website
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About this Location

East Head Reservoir, also known as East Head Pond, 92 acres, is within the Myles Standish State Forest. The reservoir is the headwaters of the Wankinco River. 

About Myles Standish State Forest

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Myles Standish State Forest covers an area of 26,000 acres and is the largest publicly owned recreation area in southeastern Massachusetts. The forest offers a variety of outdoor activities, such as hiking, biking, camping, fishing, hunting, horseback riding, and cross-country skiing. The forest is also home to diverse wildlife, including deer, coyotes, turkeys, and rare species of moths and butterflies. The forest was named after Myles Standish, a military leader of the Plymouth Colony who helped establish the first settlements in the area.

Notable Trails

The AllTrails website has a description and map of a hike at East Head Reservoir.

Features

  • Restrooms on site

  • Entrance fee

  • Wheelchair accessible trail

Content from Myles Standish State Forest Official Website

Last updated March 1, 2024