Nasketucket Creek – Fort Phoenix loop from Mattapoisett

Nasketucket Creek – Fort Phoenix loop from Mattapoisett

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Nasketucket Creek – Fort Phoenix loop from Mattapoisett

02:03

43.3km

150m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 41.1 km for 72 m

Waypoints

Start point

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2.12 km

Eel Pond

Highlight • Lake

The views across to Eel Pond from Goodspeed Island are lovely with plenty of wildlife to spot around the pond. The road here is a dead end for traffic, meaning it is very quiet and great to cycle on.

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2.38 km

Mattapoisett Harbor Public Beach

Nature Reserve

6.96 km

Nasketucket Creek

Highlight • River

As you traverse the East Coast Greenway, the view of Nasketucket Creek unfolds like a tranquil painting. Lush greenery lines the creek's banks, framing its gentle flow. Wildlife may be …

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16.6 km

Beach

30.3 km

Fort Phoenix

Highlight • Historical Site

Fort Phoenix in Fairhaven, Massachusetts, has safeguarded the region since its construction in 1775. Initially erected as a colonial defense against British forces, it played a crucial role in the …

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30.6 km

Fort Phoenix Beach State Reservation

Nature Reserve

36.0 km

Phoenix Rail Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Phoenix Rail Trail is a flat, paved trail that runs from Fairhaven to Mattapoisett. The trail is 4.5 miles long and runs through forests, marshes, and some suburban neighborhoods.

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41.2 km

Munro Water Front is a small grassy area with trees and benches. Looking over Mattapoisett harbor and beyond, it makes a great spot for a mid ride break, with plenty of shade, a sea breeze, and lovely views.

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43.3 km

End point

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