Ball Hill–Richards Reservoir, 3 summits
15.7 mi · ▲ 2,703 ft · 6 hr 35 min
Ball Hill–Richards Reservoir, 3 summits is a 15.7-mile out-and-back in Warwick State Forest near Warwick, MA. The route passes Richards Reservoir and Ball Hill. It climbs 2,703 ft, with sections as steep as 18% grade, and is mostly dirt. It scores 67/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: backcountry feel.
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Ball Hill–Richards Reservoir, 3 summits
15.7 mi · ▲ 2,703 ft · 6 hr 35 min
Elevation 566–1,380 ft
Out & Back · Warwick State Forest
Trailhead: NET/M&M Trail (white) · 42.70630, -72.34886
Weather Sep 20: sunrise 6:35 AM · sunset 6:52 PM
Parking lot at the trailhead
- Start at the trailhead, heading E.
- 0.2 miContinue straight onto NET/M&M Trail (white), heading E.
- 0.6 miTurn right, heading SE.
- 0.9 miPass Richards Reservoir.
- 5.1 miPass Ball Hill.
- 1 miReach Ball Hill, then turn around and head back the way you came.
- 6.7 miBear right, heading W.
- 0.4 miTurn left, heading NW.
- 0.7 miArrive back at the trailhead.
Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.
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Sunset
The best sunset spot on this hike is 3.2 mi in (~97 min). Leave by 4:55 PM for the 6:52 PM sunset. Back at your car by 8:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
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- Parking lot at the trailhead
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