(NHESP Potential Vernal Pool)–(potential NHESP vernal pool), 4 sights
2.3 mi · ▲ 64 ft · 48 min
(NHESP Potential Vernal Pool)–(potential NHESP vernal pool), 4 sights is a 2.3-mile out-and-back in Willard Land near Still River, MA. The route passes (NHESP Potential Vernal Pool), (potential NHESP vernal pool) and (NHESP Potential Vernal Pool) before reaching (potential NHESP vernal pool) at the turnaround, 1.1 miles in. It is mostly level, with 64 ft of elevation gain, and mostly dirt. It scores 24/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: paved and peopled.
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(NHESP Potential Vernal Pool)–(potential NHESP vernal pool), 4 sights
2.3 mi · ▲ 64 ft · 48 min
Elevation 348–424 ft
Out & Back · Willard Land
Trailhead: Utility Line Trail · 42.48657, -71.60815
Weather Sep 20: sunrise 6:32 AM · sunset 6:49 PM
Parking lot at the trailhead
- Start on Utility Line Trail, heading NW.
- 0.2 miSharp left onto Willard Trail, heading SE.
- 0.3 miContinue straight onto Poitras Trail, heading SE.
- 50 ftPass (NHESP Potential Vernal Pool).
- 50 ftPass (potential NHESP vernal pool).
- 0.6 miReach (NHESP Potential Vernal Pool), then turn around and head back the way you came.
- 50 ftPass (potential NHESP vernal pool).
- 0.6 miContinue straight onto Willard Trail, heading NW.
- 0.3 miSharp right onto Utility Line Trail, heading E.
- 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.
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Sunset
The best sunset spot on this hike is 1.1 mi in (~28 min). Leave by 6:01 PM for the 6:49 PM sunset. Back at your car by 7:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp. Car visible from the viewpoint
Good to know
- Parking lot at the trailhead
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- Dean's Hill–Bare Hill Pond, 4 sights 3.3 mi · ▲ 148 ft
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