Pine Acres Lake Dam Loop via Eleventh Section Road and Air Line State Park Trail
6.7 mi
Distance
3 hrs 56 min
Time
terrain
240 ft
Elev Gain
Overview
This is a moderate loop trail in James L. Goodwin State Forest.
This trail goes by Pine Acres Lake Dam.
Sights to See
Rate this Hike
★★★★★
Great half day hike. The Pine Acres Pond trail meanders around the lake through wetlands forest so boots are suggested. Moving away from the lake traverses through varied forest environments from Ash and Birch, to areas of talk Oaks as well as very old White Pine. Taking the orange blazes to connect to the blue blaze Natchaug travels mostly forest road with views of many old New England stone walls. Once on the blue blazed Natchaug returning to the visitor center is disappointing as much harvesting is taking place with wide swaths of cut timber. The latter part looked more like a war zone than a forest.
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