Pistapaug Pond–William J Ulbrich Reservoir, 3 lakes
3.8 mi · ▲ 176 ft · 1 hr 21 min
Pistapaug Pond–William J Ulbrich Reservoir, 3 lakes is a 3.8-mile out-and-back in Pistapaug Pond Open Space near East Wallingford, CT. The route passes Spring Brook Reservoir and William J Ulbrich Reservoir before reaching Pistapaug Pond at the turnaround, 1.9 miles in. It is mostly level, with 176 ft of elevation gain, and mostly dirt. It scores 30/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: green fringe.
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Pistapaug Pond–William J Ulbrich Reservoir, 3 lakes
3.8 mi · ▲ 176 ft · 1 hr 21 min
Elevation 336–439 ft
Out & Back · Pistapaug Pond Open Space
Trailhead: 41.45829, -72.74710
Weather Sep 20: sunrise 6:37 AM · sunset 6:54 PM
- Start at the trailhead, heading S.
- 50 ftPass Spring Brook Reservoir.
- 50 ftPass William J Ulbrich Reservoir.
- 1.9 miReach Pistapaug Pond, then turn around and head back the way you came.
- 1.9 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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The best sunset spot on this hike is 1.9 mi in (~49 min). Leave by 5:45 PM for the 6:54 PM sunset. Back at your car by 7:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
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