East Head Reservoir Loop

East Head Reservoir Loop is a 2.5-mile loop hike in southeastern Massachusetts, about 2.5 miles from Cranberry Village. It is an easy walk with no elevation gain, starting and ending at nearly the same elevation of 112 feet. The route is flat for most of the way, with the steepest stretch at about 2.2 miles, where the grade reaches 9 percent. Bikes are allowed, so the loop works well for both hikers and cyclists. The nearest town is Cranberry Village, and the trail sits in the low-lying, swampy country of the area, with its high point at 115 feet. For timing, late spring through early fall is the most comfortable stretch. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Plymouth show June highs around 76°F and September highs around 73°F. Winter is cold, with January highs near 38°F and lows around 20°F. Bentley Loop lies just 0.2 miles away and Pine Barrens Path about 1.6 miles off. Charge Pond Loop is roughly 2.6 miles from the trail, and paddlers can reach the Weweantic River about 5 miles away.