Can you walk around Lake Waban?
The 2.5 mile loop around the 40-feet deep lake is a year-round joy. The spot is beloved by runners, walkers, dog owners, photographers, catch-and-release fishers, and anyone who simply wants to enjoy a quiet path shaded by a canopy of mature trees.
How long is the trail around Lake Waban?
Lake Waban Trail
| Distance | Elevation | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| 1.77 miles | 112 ft | |
| 1.79 miles | 112 ft | |
| 1.79 miles | 112 ft | |
| 1.79 miles | 112 ft |
Can you walk around Wellesley College?
The path is owned by the college and the Hunnewell family, whose lake-side gardens have been admired and photographed for generations. College faculty, staff, and students (no guests) can still walk on Wellesley College’s portion of the lake path, and around campus, while maintaining social distance.
How long is the Brook Path Wellesley?
Brook Path (2.4 miles, pink arrows) This trail parallels Washington Street from Dover Road to Wellesley Hills but avoids the congestion and traffic of the downtown area.
Is Morse Pond open?
The Morses Pond beach in Wellesley reopens to residents only on June 8, and reservations can be made beginning on June 7 at 10am. Reservations can be made up to 72 hours in advance. There will be no lifeguards again this season, and no docks.
Is Wellesley College closed to public?
The campus remains closed to the public. Only Wellesley College-registered vehicles are permitted to park in campus parking lots. Campus buildings and facilities are only open to students living on campus and faculty and staff approved to work on campus.
How big is Lake Waban Wellesley?
109 acres
Area: 109 acres. Max depth: 40 feet (12.2 meters)
Is Wellesley College open to visitors?
In-Person, Self-Guided Tours – While the Office of Admission currently remains closed to visitors, prospective students and their families may register for outdoor, self-guided tours. Please note that registration is required and the Office of Admission and all College spaces remain closed to visitors.
Is Morses Pond safe to swim in?
The invasive water weeds that clog up Morses pond are removed by the harvester in a similar fashion to “mowing a lawn”. The Town has made a great effort to clear enough of the pond so that the residents can safely swim but the harvester cannot go too close to the shallow edges of the pond.
Can you swim at Walden Pond?
Let a visit to Walden Pond bring you back in time to the mid-1800’s. Enjoy a day of swimming, walking around the famous pond or boating out on the water. Also be sure to visit the replica of Thoreau’s single-room cabin.
Can you have pets at Wellesley?
Students are not allowed to have pets inside any indoor spaces owned or controlled by the College, including residential housing. Animals that are solely pets of students and/or guests and kept for companionship are only permitted on the Wellesley campus in public outdoor spaces, such as sidewalks.
Is Wellesley College a remote?
The College has a Zoom license for all faculty, staff, and students to use for remote instruction and meetings. Zoom is an easy to use video and audio conferencing tool that works from computers, smartphones, and tablets.