Nasketucket Bay State Reservation — Attraction in Mattapoisett

Nice walk...felt a little further than the posted distances along the trail, but the payoff getting to the bay was worth it. Some notes on the Holly Trail:Dogs are welcome however; trails can be narrow, if your dog can be overly protective (like mine) you may want to leave them at home. Also you might consider leaving the little ones at home (

Loved this nature walk. My son was shadowing at Mass Maritime so I needed to find a way to spend 4 hours. Although it was a misty overcast day, this was a great find. I saw a fox and 2 deer, one of which was in the path feet from me. I had to stand still and quiet as to not startle it and allow it to pass. The beach area was a great place to sit and reflect, while listening to the waves and other sounds of the ocean. It was peaceful, refreshing and a great way to...

Small area but really nice trails. Some are woodsy (Holly Trail), some are sunny (Meadow Trail) and some lead to the shore line. Flat, but watch your step over roots and rocks. Take the Shaw Farm Trail if you come near it, too - it has nice views of the farm and it leads to the rail-to-trail bike path. One complaint - the idiot dog owners who leave their full dog bags in a disgusting pile by the entrance to the reservation! Come on, people -...