Massachusetts · Hiking

Long Pond Trail

Long Pond TrailPhoto: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, photographer not specified or unknown, Public domain (via Wikimedia Commons)
0.8 mi
round trip
295 ft
climb
660 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Apr, Jun–Oct
best months

Long Pond Trail is a short, easy hike in Massachusetts, set within East Brimfield Lake on land managed by the Army Corps of Engineers. The route is an out-and-back of about 1.5 miles, with a low point of 634 feet and a high of 660 feet, so the total climb is about 12 feet. The steepest stretch comes early, at about 0.15 miles in, with a grade of 6 percent. Summer and early fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at East Brimfield Lake show July highs around 80°F and September highs near 72°F, with lows in the 50s and 60s. The trail sits close to several other outdoor spots. Flow Trail #3 and Flow Trail #2, both mountain biking routes, are about 1.6 miles away. The Quinebaug River, a canoeing destination, is about 4 miles off, and Westville Recreation Area, a campground, is about 5 miles away.

  • Best time to go · Apr, Jun–Oct

    Best time to visit Long Pond Trail

    Best months: April and June–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      34° / 16°

      13 wet

    2. Feb

      37° / 17°

      11 wet

    3. Mar

      44° / 25°

      12 wet

    4. Apr

      57° / 36°

      12 wet

    5. May

      67° / 46°

      13 wet

    6. Jun

      75° / 56°

      11 wet

    7. Jul

      80° / 61°

      11 wet

    8. Aug

      79° / 60°

      12 wet

    9. Sep

      72° / 52°

      10 wet

    10. Oct

      61° / 40°

      11 wet

    11. Nov

      50° / 31°

      11 wet

    12. Dec

      39° / 23°

      12 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at E Brimfield Lake, MA, 1.3 mi away at 700 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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