Ell Pond Preserve Trailhead
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Ell Pond is a kettle hole in Hopkinton, Washington County, Rhode Island. It is surrounded by a swamp of red maple and Atlantic white cypress, and by steep granitic monadnocks. The small area contains communities of both hydrophytic and xeric plants, which makes it ideal for ecological research and education.
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Ell Pond is a kettle hole in Hopkinton, Washington County, Rhode Island. It is surrounded by a swamp of red maple and Atlantic white cypress, and by steep granitic monadnocks. The small area contains communities of both hydrophytic and xeric plants, which makes it ideal for ecological research and education.
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This is a rugged trail, but the reward is great. The views over long lake are beautiful, but the trail requires a lot of scrambling over rocks. I am 68 years old with weak knees, yet I persevered and was careful and I'm glad I made the hike. One tip: do not follow the red arrow that is spray painted on a boulder. It leads to a confusing set of trails. Stick to the yellow marked trails and you will do fine. Also the road leading to the trailhead is not paved and parts of it are very rough and full of potholes. Make sure you enter through Canonchet road which limits your traversing of unpaved road.
Susan Glick JohnstonSusan Glick Johnston
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A hidden gem entering you will find a rhodendron, hemlock swamp with rocky ledges. The trail eventually leads up into a upland dry oak heath complex overlooking El pond to the right and then Long pond to the left. Around Long pond there is mostly oak, beech and maple. Around El pond is a Atlantic white cedar swamp. Photos shown here are in winter on El pond.
Jim nataleJim natale
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An awesome spot for some low intensity hiking. I had some good up and down scrambling but mostly it is flat, easily navigated terrain. There are multiple connecting trails if you are looking for some longer distance trekking.
Ben PasquarosaBen Pasquarosa
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Nice views of the lake from the Rocky trail. Passes through rhododendron groves and has some steep parts.
Mary EdgertonMary Edgerton
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Simply breathtaking. We came mid-June when all the mountain Laurel was in bloom. Unbelievable.
Becky PulitoBecky Pulito
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Great hike! Big Boulders to climb & the site if Ell pond is Beautiful. Wear good boots!!!
MaryAnn McCannMaryAnn McCann
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