Notable lake · Essex, Massachusetts

Sudden Pond

Sudden Pond is a lake in Essex, Massachusetts.

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Sudden Pond: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Sudden Pond

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Sudden Pond — distance from nearby cities

    Nearest towns: places near North Reading (5 km) · places near Middleton (5 km) · places near Boxford (10 km)

    Coordinates: 42.61000, -71.06298. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    What is the best time to visit Sudden Pond?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Sudden Pond?

    Nearby: Harold Parker State Forest (sanctuary, 3 km), Sentinel Perimeter Acquisition Radar Excavation (lake, 6 km), Ward Reservation (sanctuary, 6 km), South Church (church, 10 km), Glen Magna Farms (fort, 11 km), Coolidge Estate (sanctuary, 11 km).

    Is Sudden Pond worth visiting?

    Sudden Pond is listed as a notable lake in Massachusetts on Spotwander.