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Trescott Spur

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This spur trail connects from Trescott Road to the Appalachian Trail and goes through the REAL Velvet Rocks!
0.3
mi
Distance
319
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
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Access Issues
Please stay off the reindeer moss, as it is incredibly fragile!

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.35mi
Distance
319ft
Elevation Gain
0ft
Elevation Loss
20%
Max Grade
1,220ft
High Point
901ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This is a simple trail made by a local Eagle Scout back in 2008 that connects from Trescott Road to the Appalachian Trail. When hiking this trail, you'll come across a clearing where you'll find yourself gazing at the real Velvet Rocks, which are stones covered in the rare Reindeer Moss. The trail is maintained every few years because the entrance (in the springtime) tends to flood with puddles of water. But thanks to the Eagle Scout's water bars, this is rarely an issue anymore. The manager of this land is complex since the trail crosses properties owned by Dartmouth College, Town of Hanover, and the Appalachian Trail Commission.

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Contributors
Matthew Geason