Norumbega Reservoir–Schencks Pond, 3 lakes
2.7 mi · ▲ 138 ft · 58 min
Norumbega Reservoir–Schencks Pond, 3 lakes is a 2.7-mile out-and-back in Norumbega Reservoir near Wellesley Farms, MA. The route passes Schencks Pond and Norumbega Reservoir before reaching Covati Pond at the turnaround, 1.3 miles in. It is mostly level, with 138 ft of elevation gain. It scores 0/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: paved and peopled.
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Norumbega Reservoir–Schencks Pond, 3 lakes
2.7 mi · ▲ 138 ft · 58 min
Elevation 208–281 ft
Out & Back · Norumbega Reservoir
Trailhead: Schencks Pond Dam · 42.33601, -71.29402
Weather Aug 4: sunrise 5:41 AM · sunset 8:03 PM
- Start at the trailhead, heading NE.
- 50 ftPass Schencks Pond.
- 50 ftBear right onto Schencks Pond Dam, heading E.
- 0.3 miBear right, heading S.
- 50 ftPass Norumbega Reservoir.
- 0.2 miTurn left, heading E.
- 0.4 miTurn right, heading SE.
- 50 ftBear right, heading SE.
- 250 ftBear left, heading S.
- 150 ftTurn right, heading SE.
- 0.3 miPass Covati Pond.
- 350 ftBear right, heading SE.
- 250 ftTurn right, heading SE.
- 150 ftReach Norumbega Reservoir, then turn around and head back the way you came.
- 150 ftTurn left, heading SE.
- 200 ftBear left, heading SE.
- 0.4 miTurn left, heading N.
- 150 ftBear right, heading N.
- 250 ftBear left, heading N.
- 50 ftTurn left, heading N.
- 0.4 miTurn right, heading NW.
- 0.5 miBear left, heading N.
- 50 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 0.4 mi in (~11 min). Leave by 7:32 PM for the 8:03 PM sunset. Back at your car by 8:28 PM — 6 min before dark.
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