Crystal Lake & Elginwood Pond via Independence Greenway
2.2 mi · ▲ 27 ft · 45 min
Crystal Lake & Elginwood Pond via Independence Greenway is a 2.2-mile out-and-back near West Peabody, MA. The route passes Crystal Lake and Elginwood Pond. It is mostly level, with 27 ft of elevation gain. It scores 0/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: paved and peopled.
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Crystal Lake & Elginwood Pond via Independence Greenway
2.2 mi · ▲ 27 ft · 45 min
Elevation 49–80 ft
Out & Back
Trailhead: Russell Street Crossing Trailhead · 42.55412, -71.00359
Weather Sep 20: sunrise 6:30 AM · sunset 6:47 PM
Parking lot at the trailhead
- Start on Independence Greenway, heading S.
- 0.3 miPass Crystal Lake.
- 50 ftPass Elginwood Pond.
- 500 ftTurn left, heading S.
- 0.4 miSharp left, heading SW.
- 450 ftTurn right, heading SE.
- 0.2 miReach Crystal Lake, then turn around and head back the way you came.
- 0.2 miBear right, heading W.
- 450 ftTurn left, heading NW.
- 450 ftSharp right, heading N.
- 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 0.9 mi in (~21 min). Leave by 6:05 PM for the 6:47 PM sunset. Back at your car by 7:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
Good to know
- Parking lot at the trailhead
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