Richards Reservoir–Richards Mill Pond, 3 lakes
2.1 mi · ▲ 147 ft · 46 min
Richards Reservoir–Richards Mill Pond, 3 lakes is a 2.1-mile out-and-back in Warwick State Forest near Warwick, MA. The route passes Richards Reservoir before reaching Richards Mill Pond at the turnaround, 1 miles in. It is mostly level, with 147 ft of elevation gain, and mostly dirt. It scores 59/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: backcountry feel.
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Richards Reservoir–Richards Mill Pond, 3 lakes
2.1 mi · ▲ 147 ft · 46 min
Elevation 957–1,058 ft
Out & Back · Warwick State Forest
Trailhead: West Rum Brook Road · 42.69288, -72.33089
Weather Aug 4: Clear, high 78°F / low 61° · precip 0% · wind 6 mph · sunrise 5:45 AM · sunset 8:08 PM
- Start on West Rum Brook Road, heading NE.
- 1 miPass Richards Mill Pond.
- 100 ftReach Richards Reservoir, then turn around and head back the way you came.
- 1 miArrive back at the trailhead.
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The best sunset spot on this hike is 0.5 mi in (~13 min). Leave by 7:35 PM for the 8:08 PM sunset. Back at your car by 8:37 PM — 2 min before dark. Trailhead visible from the viewpoint
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