Richards Reservoir–Richards Mill Pond, 3 lakes
15.8 mi · ▲ 2,274 ft · 6 hr 24 min
Richards Reservoir–Richards Mill Pond, 3 lakes is a 15.8-mile out-and-back in Warwick State Forest near Camp Warwick, MA. The route passes Richards Reservoir and Richards Mill Pond. It climbs 2,274 ft, with sections as steep as 18% grade. It scores 74/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: backcountry feel.
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Richards Reservoir–Richards Mill Pond, 3 lakes
15.8 mi · ▲ 2,274 ft · 6 hr 24 min
Elevation 688–1,380 ft
Out & Back · Warwick State Forest
Trailhead: West Brook Road · 42.69501, -72.31793
Weather Sep 20: sunrise 6:35 AM · sunset 6:52 PM
- Start at the trailhead, heading N.
- 0.3 miPass Richards Reservoir.
- 50 ftPass Richards Mill Pond.
- 0.1 miBear right onto NET/M&M Trail (white), heading N.
- 4.5 miSharp left, heading N.
- 350 ftTurn right, heading NE.
- 150 ftBear left onto Parker Road, heading N.
- 1.4 miBear left, heading W.
- 0.1 miContinue straight onto Toad Hollow Road, heading NW.
- 1.4 miReach Richards Reservoir, then turn around and head back the way you came.
- 0.7 miTurn left, heading SE.
- 0.8 miBear right onto Parker Road, heading E.
- 1.4 miBear right, heading S.
- 150 ftTurn left, heading S.
- 350 ftSharp right onto NET/M&M Trail (white), heading S.
- 4.5 miBear left, heading S.
- 0.4 miArrive back at the trailhead.
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The best sunset spot on this hike is 1.8 mi in (~50 min). Leave by 5:42 PM for the 6:52 PM sunset. Back at your car by 7:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp. Trailhead visible from the viewpoint
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