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Factory Pond–Forge Pond Loop, 3 lakes

2.1 mi · ▲ 28 ft · 43 min

Factory Pond–Forge Pond Loop, 3 lakes is a 2.1-mile loop near Fireworks, MA. The route passes Forge Pond and Factory Pond. It is mostly level, with 28 ft of elevation gain. It scores 0/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: paved and peopled.

Elevation

0 mi46 – 82 ft2.2 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: Hanover Greenway- Fireworks Property 42.10217, -70.87858
Nearest town Fireworks, MA
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Factory Pond–Forge Pond Loop, 3 lakes

2.1 mi · ▲ 28 ft · 43 min

Elevation 47–82 ft

Loop

Trailhead: Hanover Greenway- Fireworks Property · 42.10217, -70.87858

Weather Aug 4: sunrise 5:40 AM · sunset 8:00 PM

Parking lot at the trailhead

  1. Start on Hanover Greenway- Fireworks Property, heading E.
  2. 50 ftPass Forge Pond.
  3. 0.5 miPass Factory Pond.
  4. 50 ftTurn left, heading E.
  5. 0.5 miTurn right, heading S.
  6. 1.1 miThe loop closes back at the trailhead.

Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.

Trail map, photos and weather for this hike: www.ambleway.com/hikes/factory-pond-loop

Trail surface

10% dirt90% unspecified

Weather

Sunrise 5:40 AMSunset 8:00 PM

Sunset

The best sunset spot on this hike is 0.8 mi in (~19 min). Leave by 7:22 PM for the 8:00 PM sunset. Back at your car by 8:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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Good to know

  • Parking lot at the trailhead

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