Near Blue Trail
Starting out on the Blue Trail on a hot summer day
Near Blue Trail
Ferns carpet the forest floor in several places
Near Blue Trail
Along the Blue Trail
Near Blue Trail
One of the small bridges on the Blue Trail

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Blue Trail

3.7 (3 Ratings)
A fun and easy loop around the entire Hatchetts Hill Preserve.
1.1
mi
Distance
55
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty

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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.13mi
Distance
55ft
Elevation Gain
57ft
Elevation Loss
10%
Max Grade
167ft
High Point
101ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
Beginning as a wide and clear singletrack, the trail narrows and begins to slope downhill until the deepest part of the preserve. Here, the trail crosses over two small bridges in quick succession and begins an easy climb back to the entrance.

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Contributors
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