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Meshomasic State Forest

Hulseman Pond

3.2 mi · ▲ 142 ft · 1 hr 8 min

Hulseman Pond is a 3.2-mile out-and-back in Meshomasic State Forest near Lake Pocotopaug, CT. The route reaches Hulseman Pond at the turnaround, 1.5 miles in. It is mostly level, with 142 ft of elevation gain. It scores 68/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: backcountry feel.

Elevation

0 mi761 – 899 ft3.5 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: Unnamed 41.60084, -72.52719
Nearest town Lake Pocotopaug, CT
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Hulseman Pond

3.2 mi · ▲ 142 ft · 1 hr 8 min

Elevation 762–900 ft

Out & Back · Meshomasic State Forest

Trailhead: 41.60084, -72.52719

Weather Sep 20: sunrise 6:36 AM · sunset 6:53 PM

Parking lot at the trailhead

  1. Start at the trailhead, heading W.
  2. 0.1 miTurn right, heading W.
  3. 450 ftBear right, heading NW.
  4. 0.2 miTurn right, heading NW.
  5. 0.6 miTurn right, heading NW.
  6. 0.3 miSharp right, heading N.
  7. 0.3 miTurn left, heading SE.
  8. 450 ftReach Hulseman Pond, then turn around and head back the way you came.
  9. 500 ftTurn right, heading NE.
  10. 0.3 miSharp left, heading NW.
  11. 0.3 miTurn left, heading SW.
  12. 0.6 miTurn left, heading S.
  13. 0.2 miBear left, heading E.
  14. 500 ftTurn left, heading SE.
  15. 150 ftArrive 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/hulseman-pond-hulseman-pond-out-back-5-km-5be0

Weather

Sunrise 6:36 AMSunset 6:53 PM

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  • Parking lot at the trailhead

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