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Hike Trail

Brownsville Trail

4.5 (4 Ratings)
A great trail with historical interest featuring a gentle start and steeper finish.
2.3
mi
Distance
2,308
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
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Access Issues
Open year-round for rxhing, snow-shoeing, and cross-country skiing in the appropriate season.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
2.35mi
Distance
2,308ft
Elevation Gain
0ft
Elevation Loss
35%
Max Grade
3,066ft
High Point
759ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This trail starts off Rt 44 at the marked trailhead parking lot. The bottom third is an old wagon trail that was once used for hauling down granite. The old quarry is located at the end of that trail. There is some water access for dogs in that section only, and none past it. The trail turns steeper after that and borders the semi-closed Ascutney Mt. ski area. There are some great lookouts over the town of Windsor in this section. The trail ends at an old stone hut foundation, next to Brownsville Rock, an awesome lookout over Brownsville.

Route Conditions

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Contributors
Stew Stryker