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Fort Hill Trail

4.0 (1 Rating)
A trail with great views of Nauset Marsh.
1
mi
Distance
75
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.98mi
Distance
75ft
Elevation Gain
74ft
Elevation Loss
10%
Max Grade
47ft
High Point
8ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
This trail begins at the parking area at the end of Fort Hill Road. The trail descends before turning left and following the edge of the marsh. This provides nice views of the marsh all the way. It continues until it meets the Red Maple Swamp Trail at the Native American sharpening stone area. It doubles back through the woods, meeting the Red Maple Swamp Trail again, and continuing through another parking lot on Fort Hill Road. After a short road walk, the trail visits the Penniman House. Finally, the trail climbs back up Fort Hill, back to the parking lot.

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Contributors
Daniel McCloskey