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Appleton Farms

The Plains Loop Loop

3.1 mi · ▲ 83 ft · 1 hr 4 min

The Plains Loop Loop is a 3.1-mile loop in Appleton Farms near Nancys Corner, MA. It is mostly level, with 83 ft of elevation gain. It scores 0/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: paved and peopled.

Elevation

0 mi23 – 79 ft3.3 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: The Plains Loop 42.65131, -70.85546
Nearest town Nancys Corner, MA
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The Plains Loop Loop

3.1 mi · ▲ 83 ft · 1 hr 4 min

Elevation 22–79 ft

Loop · Appleton Farms

Trailhead: The Plains Loop · 42.65131, -70.85546

Weather Sep 20: sunrise 6:29 AM · sunset 6:46 PM

  1. Start on The Plains Loop, heading NW.
  2. 0.3 miBear left, heading W.
  3. 0.5 miContinue straight onto Grass Rides Loop, heading SW.
  4. 350 ftContinue straight onto C.L.A. Mile, heading SW.
  5. 0.4 miTurn right onto Grass Rides Loop, heading SE.
  6. 0.2 miBear left, heading S.
  7. 0.3 miTurn left, heading E.
  8. 0.4 miSharp left, heading NE.
  9. 0.4 miTurn left, heading NW.
  10. 300 ftSharp right, heading NW.
  11. 50 ftTurn left, heading NW.
  12. 300 ftTurn left onto The Plains Loop, heading N.
  13. 0.5 miThe loop closes back at the trailhead.

Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.

Trail map, photos and weather for this hike: www.ambleway.com/hikes/c-l-a-mile-out-back-8-km-bb58

Trail surface

39% dirt8% gravel53% unspecified

Weather

Sunrise 6:29 AMSunset 6:46 PM

Sunset

The best sunset spot on this hike is 1.3 mi in (~32 min). Leave by 5:54 PM for the 6:46 PM sunset. Back at your car by 7:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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