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Hike Trail

Backwoods Trail

2.0 (1 Rating)
Blue blazes
0.8
mi
Distance
348
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
Wildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.79mi
Distance
348ft
Elevation Gain
161ft
Elevation Loss
20%
Max Grade
1,191ft
High Point
829ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This trail starts near the west end of Goose Pond Trail (where the green blazes end). It follows a stone wall, along the boundary of The Conservation Area. The trail mostly follows an old woods road, that has been washed out (in places). It passes by Brook Trail (on the right), in the open field. The trail continues to ascend, just below the western slopes of Sugarloaf Mountain.

Route Conditions

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Contributors
David Smith