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Pond Loop Trail

Easy/Intermediate
 4.3 (3)
  1. Areas
  2. CT
  3. …Fairfield County
  4. …Redding
  5. Weir Farm National Historic Site

“A short lollipop trail around a scenic pond, surrounded by woods, rocky outcroppings, and outer suburbia. ”

Jennifer Robson
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0.7

Miles

1.1

KM

Point to Point

639' 195 m

High

574' 175 m

Low

14' 4 m

Up

64' 20 m

Down

2%

Avg Grade (1°)

5%

Max Grade (3°)

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Features Birding · Fall Colors · Lake · Wildlife

Family Friendly The trail is short and relatively level. Seasonally open (April - November) restrooms can be found across Nod Hill Road in the Weir Historic Site.

Description

This trail is a short, fairly level path through leafy woods. Expect lots of tree roots and some damp ground around streambeds. The almost circular pond is small and picturesque, perfect for a family outing with small children.

Flora & Fauna

Primarily surrounded by beech woods, expect mossy outcroppings and leaf litter on the trail all times of year. Seasonal bird life.

Contacts

Land Manager: NPS - Weir Farm

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Jennifer Robson
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  4.3 from 3 votes

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Weir Pond Trail, at the beginning (or end!) of the loop.
Dec 26, 2016 near Georgetown, CT

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