The Salt Pond is a twelve-meter-deep tidal pool that flows into the Atlantic Ocean. The lake was formed about 18,000 years ago when glaciers retreated and left depressions. The Salt Pond was originally a freshwater lake and became a saltwater lake that is subject to the tides. A narrow channel connects the lake to the Nauset Marsh on the Atlantic Ocean. The Salt Pond continues to change; the connecting channel to the marsh is gradually filling with sand.
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Salt Pond in Cape Cod is a picturesque coastal salt pond within the Cape Cod National Seashore. It's known for its tranquil waters, salt marshes, and diverse wildlife, making it a popular spot for those in the area.

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1. Nauset Marsh loop to Coast Guard Beach from Sand Pond — Cape Cod National Seashore

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2. Salt Pond loop from Cape Cod National Seashore

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3. Salt Pond – Nauset Bicycle Trail loop from Cape Cod National Seashore

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Location: Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States

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