Mill Pond Reservoir
2.1 mi · ▲ 180 ft · 47 min
Mill Pond Reservoir is a 2.1-mile out-and-back in Mill Pond Conservation Area near South Wilmington, MA. The route reaches Mill Pond Reservoir. It is mostly level, with 180 ft of elevation gain. It scores 1/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: paved and peopled.
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Mill Pond Reservoir
2.1 mi · ▲ 180 ft · 47 min
Elevation 90–200 ft
Out & Back · Mill Pond Conservation Area
Trailhead: 42.52213, -71.16960
Weather Aug 4: sunrise 5:41 AM · sunset 8:03 PM
- Start at the trailhead, heading SW.
- 0.3 miPass Mill Pond Reservoir.
- 350 ftTurn left, heading SW.
- 250 ftBear left, heading SE.
- 150 ftSharp right, heading SE.
- 150 ftTurn left, heading E.
- 0.4 miBear left, heading W.
- 50 ftBear right, heading W.
- 0.1 miBear left, heading S.
- 50 ftTurn right, heading S.
- 450 ftTurn right, heading S.
- 150 ftTurn left, heading W.
- 50 ftTurn right, heading SW.
- 150 ftTurn left, heading SW.
- 50 ftTurn right, heading SW.
- 250 ftTurn right, heading SW.
- 450 ftTurn left, heading NW.
- 150 ftTurn right, heading NW.
- 0.2 miTurn right, heading NW.
- 250 ftSharp left, heading NW.
- 0.2 miTurn left, heading NE.
- 100 ftTurn right, heading NE.
- 0.3 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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The best sunset spot on this hike is 0.9 mi in (~25 min). Leave by 7:18 PM for the 8:03 PM sunset. Back at your car by 8:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
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