Goulds Pond–Fire Pool, 3 lakes
2.2 mi · ▲ 81 ft · 46 min
Goulds Pond–Fire Pool, 3 lakes is a 2.2-mile out-and-back in Cockaponset State Forest near East River, CT. The route passes Goulds Pond, Fire Pool and Lost Pond before reaching Fire Pool at the turnaround, 1.1 miles in. It is mostly level, with 81 ft of elevation gain. It scores 28/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: green fringe.
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Goulds Pond–Fire Pool, 3 lakes
2.2 mi · ▲ 81 ft · 46 min
Elevation 98–168 ft
Out & Back · Cockaponset State Forest
Trailhead: 41.30808, -72.63115
Weather Sep 20: sunrise 6:37 AM · sunset 6:53 PM
Parking lot at the trailhead
- Start at the trailhead, heading E.
- 50 ftPass Goulds Pond.
- 0.2 miTurn right, heading E.
- 50 ftTurn left, heading E.
- 500 ftTurn left, heading N.
- 50 ftPass Fire Pool.
- 0.3 miSharp right, heading S.
- 0.1 miTurn right, heading SE.
- 0.2 miPass Lost Pond.
- 50 ftTurn right, heading S.
- 0.2 miPass Fire Pool.
- 50 ftReach Goulds Pond, then turn around and head back the way you came.
- 0.2 miTurn left, heading E.
- 0.2 miTurn left, heading NW.
- 0.1 miSharp left, heading NW.
- 0.3 miTurn right, heading S.
- 450 ftTurn right, heading W.
- 50 ftTurn left, heading W.
- 0.2 miArrive back at the trailhead.
Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.
Weather
Sunset
The best sunset spot on this hike is 1.1 mi in (~29 min). Leave by 6:04 PM for the 6:53 PM sunset. Back at your car by 7:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
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- Parking lot at the trailhead
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- Fire Pond & Goulds Pond 1.9 mi · ▲ 135 ft
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