Near Sandy Brook Loop
Descending with Jack along the Bald Hill Brook Trail
Near Sandy Brook Loop
Crossing over the brook on a fair day in January
Near Sandy Brook Loop
Jack is looking on the trail ahead among the alder and pine.

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Sandy Brook Loop

4.0 (2 Ratings)
This hike loops around a hilltop with steady climbs and descents through pine woods.
3.7
mi
Distance
372
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Less CrowdedRiver/Creek

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
3.75mi
Distance
372ft
Elevation Gain
372ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
369ft
High Point
215ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
There are many entrance points to this trail system. This particular entrance is not busy but provides off-road parking. The trail starts on an old road and climbs quickly through a relatively young pine forest. The hike is fairly clear of tree-fall and is pretty level. It is popular for mountain biking. The trails taken in this loop extend to the southeast, passing over and back across a creek and through Alders via an old road before climbing steadily back up again.

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