Near Cross Fells Trail
Middlesex Fells Reservation
Near Cross Fells Trail
Typical mini trail that shoots off Skyline
Near Cross Fells Trail
Middlesex Fells Reservation
Near Cross Fells Trail
MIT Observatory on the Rock Circuit Trail.
Near Cross Fells Trail
Take the right along the water.

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Cross Fells Trail

3.7 (9 Ratings)
Blue blazes from Flynn Skating Rink To Black Rock
4.6
mi
Distance
651
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Fall ColorsRiver/CreekViewsWildflowersWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
4.6mi
Distance
651ft
Elevation Gain
625ft
Elevation Loss
25%
Max Grade
291ft
High Point
67ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Beginning at the Whitmore Brook Entrance in the western Fells near Medford High School, on Winthrop Street, the Cross Fells Trail gives a good sampling of the features of the Reservation, from wetlands at Whitmore Brook to open water at Quarter Mile Pond in the eastern Fells, to views at Cairn Hill. Following the blue blazes throughout, the trail ends on Goodyear Ave, in Oakdale Park to the east. Use caution crossing South Border Road, Route 28, Woodland Road and the Fellsway. There is limited/no parking at the trailheads.

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Contributors
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