Ricciardi Open Space Viewpoint Loop via Del Reeves Road
2.8 mi · ▲ 399 ft · 1 hr 8 min
Ricciardi Open Space Viewpoint Loop via Del Reeves Road is a 2.8-mile loop in Meshomasic State Forest near East Glastonbury, CT. The route reaches Ricciardi Open Space Viewpoint. It climbs 399 ft. It scores 45/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: green fringe.
Elevation
0 mi433 – 781 ft3.1 mi
Getting there
Trailhead: Unnamed 41.65442, -72.51829
Nearest town East Glastonbury, CT
Directions
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Ricciardi Open Space Viewpoint Loop via Del Reeves Road
2.8 mi · ▲ 399 ft · 1 hr 8 min
Elevation 434–782 ft
Loop · Meshomasic State Forest
Trailhead: 41.65442, -72.51829
Weather Aug 3: Rain showers, high 77°F / low 68° · precip 99% · wind 8 mph · sunrise 5:47 AM · sunset 8:07 PM
Parking lot at the trailhead
- Start at the trailhead, heading W.
- 0.1 miTurn left, heading S.
- 1 miSharp left onto Del Reeves Road, heading W.
- 100 ftTurn left, heading S.
- 0.4 miTurn left, heading SE.
- 0.1 miTurn right, heading E.
- 0.1 miSharp left, heading SE.
- 0.3 miTurn left, heading N.
- 0.3 miPass Ricciardi Open Space Viewpoint.
- 50 ftBear left, heading NW.
- 0.1 miBear right, heading NW.
- 0.4 miThe loop closes back at the trailhead.
Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.
Trail surface
14% dirt1% gravel85% unspecified
Weather
Rain showersTemperature 77°F68°
Precip99%Wind8 mphUV5Humidity71%
Rained 1.3″ 4 days ago
Hourly temperatureRain chance
80°65°
Sunrise 5:47 AM12 AM3 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PMSunset 8:07 PM
Tue
80°64°
Wed
79°65°
Thu
87°68°
27%
Fri
93°71°
40%
Sat
91°69°
42%
Sun
93°69°
Good to know
- Parking lot at the trailhead
Other ways to reach this destination
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- Meshomasic State Forest Viewpoint & Yellow Trail 7.5 mi · ▲ 734 ft
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