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Hike Trail

Dutch & Mary Barnard Trail

3.0 (1 Rating)
A 1-mile loop through the rocky hilltop of High Ledges.
0.9
mi
Distance
172
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingHistoricalLakeViewsWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.87mi
Distance
172ft
Elevation Gain
172ft
Elevation Loss
20%
Max Grade
1,331ft
High Point
1,168ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
From the top of Sanctuary Road, take a left along the main road grade. In a short distance, you'll pass by a vernal pool (on the left). The trail continues to the viewpoint, then descends along the edge of the ledges. It passes by North Trail (on the left) and continues to Wolves Den Loop Trail. Stay to the right and the trail arcs around to the Waterthrush Trail. Continue a bit further to end at the top of Sanctuary Road.

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Contributors
David Smith