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Mad Road Trail

4.0 (1 Rating)
An easy trail with many views of the ponds.
2.8
mi
Distance
290
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
2.76mi
Distance
290ft
Elevation Gain
268ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
1,842ft
High Point
1,615ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This trail starts at the end of the Campground Road, near a large barn or garage. It passes a gate, then crosses just below the dam for Mill Pond. It travels moderately on a wide doubletrack. In 0.9 miles, just to the left of Bacon Pond, Ridge Link ascends on the left. At approximately 1.5 miles, the trail begins to ascend to the mountain pass. It levels out, then descends to Route 31. To get back to Pillsbury State Park, take a right on the road or return via the trail. There is a small spur, part of the snowmobile trail, that turns left (near the road) and crosses over Route 31.

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Contributors
David Smith