Willard Stock Pond via Chiesa Meadow Path
2.5 mi · ▲ 54 ft · 52 min
Willard Stock Pond via Chiesa Meadow Path is a 2.5-mile out-and-back in Willard's Woods near Lexington, MA. The route passes Willard Stock Pond before reaching Willard Stock Pond at the turnaround, 1.2 miles in. It is mostly level, with 54 ft of elevation gain. It scores 0/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: paved and peopled.
Elevation
Getting there
Directions
Willard Stock Pond via Chiesa Meadow Path
2.5 mi · ▲ 54 ft · 52 min
Elevation 191–233 ft
Out & Back · Willard's Woods
Trailhead: Chiesa Meadow Path · 42.45992, -71.22213
Weather Sep 20: Light rain, high 61°F / low 48° · precip 48% · wind 3 mph · sunrise 6:31 AM · sunset 6:48 PM
Transit-accessible: Adams Street opposite East Street stop 94 m from the trailhead · Parking lot at the trailhead
- Start on Chiesa Meadow Path, heading NW.
- 0.2 miContinue straight onto ACROSS Route A, heading NW.
- 0.2 miBear right, heading NW.
- 150 ftTurn right, heading N.
- 50 ftSharp left, heading N.
- 0.6 miPass Willard Stock Pond.
- 250 ftBear right, heading SE.
- 0.2 miReach Willard Stock Pond, then turn around and head back the way you came.
- 0.2 miBear left, heading SW.
- 0.6 miSharp right, heading W.
- 50 ftTurn left, heading W.
- 150 ftBear left, heading SW.
- 0.2 miContinue straight onto Chiesa Meadow Path, heading S.
- 350 ftArrive back at the trailhead.
Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.
Trail surface
Weather
Sunset
The best sunset spot on this hike is 0.3 mi in (~7 min). Leave by 6:20 PM for the 6:48 PM sunset. Back at your car by 7:09 PM — 6 min before dark.
Good to know
- Transit-accessible: Adams Street opposite East Street stop 94 m from the trailhead
- Parking lot at the trailhead
Other ways to reach this destination
Get outside more
A wild hike near Lexington, emailed to you once a week.
Hikes near Lexington, Massachusetts