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Falmouth

Salt Pond Frontage – Oyster Pond loop from Falmouth

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Barnstable County

Falmouth

Salt Pond Frontage – Oyster Pond loop from Falmouth

Moderate

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Salt Pond Frontage – Oyster Pond loop from Falmouth

02:02

7.99km

20m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 3, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.89 km

Surf Drive Beach (Falmouth Beach)

Highlight • Beach

Surf Drive Beach is a just off of the road on the narrow strip between the ocean and Salt Pond. There is soft sand, calm surf, short rock jetties, and great views over the Vineyard Sound. Since it's just a few yards off the road, it's a great beach to enjoy on your ride. Surf Drive also intersects with the Shining Sea Bikeway just a short distance west of here, making it easily accessible by bike.

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5.16 km

Salt Pond Frontage

Highlight • Beach

Runners can soak up fresh ocean air while jogging along the scenic splendor of Massachusetts’ Salt Pond Frontage reserve. Sprawling coastal beaches spread out on one side while views of the famous shimmering Salt Pond dazzle from across the street.

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5.89 km

Oyster Pond

Highlight • Lake

Oyster Pond is a scenic salt pond right off the Shining Sea Bike path.
It is comprised of a series of kettle ponds that flooded at the end of the last glacial period. Additionally, it is one of the most studied ponds for its size, in large part due to its proximity to several major science institutions at the world-famous Woods Hole.

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6.44 km

Salt Pond Areas Bird Sanctuary

Highlight • Natural

Salt Pond is a non-profit privately administered corporation and 35-acre bird sanctuary, located close to the Falmouth coast. This wildlife area has nature trails and a bike path, and is mostly flat, offering views of the pond and the coast. A very enjoyable place to run while observing the different species of birds, such as swans, geese, ducks, gulls, herons, and ospreys.

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6.90 km

Salt Pond

Highlight • Lake

Salt Pond is located within the 35-acre Salt Pond Area Bird Sanctuary. This particular spot is a great lookout over Salt Pond accessed via a short spur trail off the Swan Trail. From this viewing point, you have the opportunity to see many different types of birds, including swans, geese, and ducks, gulls and herons, and, of course, the iconic osprey!

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7.24 km

Viewpoint

7.50 km

Shining Sea Bikeway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Shining Sea Bikeway is a 10.7 mile (17.2 km) long paved bike path. Bikers can explore Falmouth’s villages like North Falmouth, West Falmouth, Falmouth Village, and Woods Hole. The crown jewels of the trail are Cape Cod beaches, harbors, forests, and salt marshes.

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7.99 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.19 km

2.68 km

1.08 km

1.02 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.94 km

2.77 km

1.09 km

188 m

Elevation

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Salt Pond Frontage – Oyster Pond loop from Falmouth

Surf Drive Beach (Falmouth Beach)

Salt Pond Frontage

Oyster Pond

Salt Pond Areas Bird Sanctuary

Salt Pond

Shining Sea Bikeway

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