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Hike Trail

Esker Trail

4.0 (1 Rating)
A nice, relaxing birding loop.
0.5
mi
Distance
61
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingLakeViewsWildlifeWinter Only
Access Issues
Passes may be required for some activities. Passes can be purchased at King Pine or The Mill Spa. This is a snowshoe trail; those snowshoeing have the right of way.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.54mi
Distance
61ft
Elevation Gain
61ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
504ft
High Point
451ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
Head across the bridge below the Mill Spa. Here, at the junction, take the trail to the right. The trail passes Ellen's Trail (on the left and right). The trail passes Wampineauk Trail (on the left), then turns left (uphill) near the Edward Eaton and Gertrude Keith Hoyt Jr. Audubon sign. The trail climbs slightly, then meets with Ellen's Trail (on the left). The trail continues on, then meets with the Little Brook Trail. The trail loops around the north end of the pond over the ridge. The trail ends back at the starting point.

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Contributors
David Smith