Ledge view–Ames Pond, 3 sights
6.3 mi · ▲ 669 ft · 2 hr 26 min
Ledge view–Ames Pond, 3 sights is a 6.3-mile out-and-back in Quabbin Reservoir Reservation near Shutesbury, MA. The route passes Ames Pond before reaching Ledge view at the turnaround, 3.1 miles in. It climbs 669 ft, with sections as steep as 19% grade. It scores 32/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: green fringe.
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Ledge view–Ames Pond, 3 sights
6.3 mi · ▲ 669 ft · 2 hr 26 min
Elevation 772–1,092 ft
Out & Back · Quabbin Reservoir Reservation
Trailhead: 42.47364, -72.40698
Weather Aug 4: Overcast, high 77°F / low 61° · precip 0% · wind 5 mph · sunrise 5:46 AM · sunset 8:07 PM
- Start at the trailhead, heading E.
- 0.1 miBear right, heading SE.
- 0.2 miSharp left, heading N.
- 1.3 miTurn left, heading NW.
- 0.2 miTurn right, heading W.
- 0.4 miBear left, heading NW.
- 0.5 miPass Ames Pond.
- 50 ftSharp right onto Big Loop, heading NW.
- 0.2 miTurn right onto Wetland Loop, heading NE.
- 0.3 miTurn right onto Stone Stairs Trail, heading NE.
- 0.1 miReach Ledge view, then turn around and head back the way you came.
- 0.1 miTurn left onto Wetland Loop, heading SW.
- 0.3 miTurn left onto Big Loop, heading NW.
- 0.2 miSharp left, heading SW.
- 0.5 miBear right, heading SE.
- 0.4 miTurn left, heading S.
- 0.2 miTurn right, heading E.
- 1.3 miSharp right, heading S.
- 0.2 miBear left, heading S.
- 450 ftArrive 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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The best sunset spot on this hike is 3.1 mi in (~85 min). Leave by 6:23 PM for the 8:07 PM sunset. Back at your car by 9:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
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More from this trailhead
- Ames Pond 4.9 mi · ▲ 534 ft
- New Boston Road 9 mi · ▲ 1,026 ft
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