Near Train Trail - West
Gillette Castle
Near Train Trail - West
Gillette Castle
Near Train Trail - West
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Train Trail - West

5.0 (1 Rating)
An amble along the trace of William Gillette's Seven Sisters Railroad.
0.7
mi
Distance
3
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
Family FriendlyHistorical

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.73mi
Distance
3ft
Elevation Gain
0ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
184ft
High Point
160ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This trail is the main trail in the park. It follows the path of the Seven Sisters Railroad which was William Gillette's miniature railroad. It is blazed purple and is also marked by the 7SRR symbol. The trail here is the section of the Train Trail west of the park road. The trail begins around the main castle area and continues next to the main park road. It continues over a long, low bridge and turns to the right. After passing by an unblazed trail and a trail blazed yellow, the trail arrives at 125th Street Station, a small shelter. The trail then passes over a few small footbridges and a few other trails before returning to the side of the park road. It then continues next to the road to the trail's end.

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