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Miller Pond
Middletown, Connecticut
Forest pond near Middletown. Short path from a dirt pull-off; locals swim at own risk.
At a glance
Crowd level
Moderate
Walk time
10 min
Trail difficulty
2 / 5 Easy to moderate
Parking ease
Moderate
Dog policy
Check posted rules
Access type
Public access
Overview
Quiet woodland pond on the Middletown/Durham/Madison line, best reached from Miller Pond Road. A town-owned dirt pull-off sits at the trailhead; a short path drops to the south shore. Unofficial swim spot — no lifeguards, no posted testing.
- Also known as
- Miller's Pond
- County
- Middlesex
- Region
- Connecticut River Valley
- Water type
- Pond
- Swim feature type
- Pond
Know before you go
Editorial tags
Quiet cornerPondPlunge poolShort hikeConnecticut river valley
Good for
SwimmingHiking shortWildlife viewingPhotographyNature study
Land ownership
Public
Watch for
No lifeguard
Unknown depth
Rocky bottom
Limited cell service
Tick and snake habitat
Conditions
Conditions snapshot
Check posted signs and official updates before entering.
Getting there
Arrival points
Parking + Trailhead + Attraction
41.78420, -72.17566
Parking: Limited · Moderate · Trailhead: 0.2 mi · 10 min · 2 / 5 Easy to moderate · Mixed surface · Attraction: Pond · Swim open
Arrival directions
Miller Pond Road off Route 79 in Madison/Durham; pull-off at the posted trailhead; path drops to the south shore.
0.2 miShort walkMixedLimited234 ft80 ft gain
Parking notes: Dirt pull-off for 4–6 cars at the trail sign. Do not block neighboring driveways along Miller Pond Road.
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