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Merestead Western Trails

3.0 (1 Rating)
Short and somewhat overgrown trail section on the west side of Byram Lake Road. Parking by stables.
0.6
mi
Distance
40
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Fall Colors

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.6mi
Distance
40ft
Elevation Gain
124ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
532ft
High Point
390ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Parking is just off of Byram Lake Road near the old stables. The trails start in the meadow near the stables and turns into the woods. There are some well-maintained patches, but many sections are overgrown and hard to follow.

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Contributors
Rob Cummings