Facing Rock Wildlife Management Area
Backdrop
2.7 mi · ▲ 140 ft · 58 min
Backdrop is a 2.7-mile out-and-back in Facing Rock Wildlife Management Area near Ludlow Center, MA. It is mostly level, with 140 ft of elevation gain. It scores 71/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: backcountry feel.
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Backdrop
2.7 mi · ▲ 140 ft · 58 min
Elevation 592–689 ft
Out & Back · Facing Rock Wildlife Management Area
Trailhead: 42.22811, -72.44261
Weather Sep 20: sunrise 6:36 AM · sunset 6:53 PM
- Start at the trailhead, heading SW.
- 450 ftTurn right, heading W.
- 0.2 miTurn left, heading S.
- 0.2 miSharp right, heading W.
- 0.6 miTurn left onto Backdrop, heading W.
- 0.3 miReach the turnaround, then head back the way you came.
- 0.3 miTurn right, heading E.
- 0.6 miSharp left, heading E.
- 0.2 miTurn right, heading N.
- 0.2 miTurn left, heading E.
- 450 ftArrive back at the trailhead.
Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.
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Sunset
The best sunset spot on this hike is 0.6 mi in (~18 min). Leave by 6:15 PM for the 6:53 PM sunset. Back at your car by 7:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp. Trailhead visible from the viewpoint
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