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
Directions
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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 Aug 4: sunrise 5:39 AM · sunset 8:02 PM
- Start on The Plains Loop, heading NW.
- 0.3 miBear left, heading W.
- 0.5 miContinue straight onto Grass Rides Loop, heading SW.
- 350 ftContinue straight onto C.L.A. Mile, heading SW.
- 0.4 miTurn right onto Grass Rides Loop, heading SE.
- 0.2 miBear left, heading S.
- 0.3 miTurn left, heading E.
- 0.4 miSharp left, heading NE.
- 0.4 miTurn left, heading NW.
- 300 ftSharp right, heading NW.
- 50 ftTurn left, heading NW.
- 300 ftTurn left onto The Plains Loop, heading N.
- 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 surface
39% dirt8% gravel53% unspecified
Weather
Sunrise 5:39 AMSunset 8:02 PM
Sunset
The best sunset spot on this hike is 1.2 mi in (~30 min). Leave by 7:12 PM for the 8:02 PM sunset. Back at your car by 8:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
Other ways to reach this destination
More from The Plains Loop Trailhead
- The Plains Loop 1.9 mi · ▲ 27 ft
- The Plains Loop 2 mi · ▲ 26 ft
- The Plains Loop 2 mi · ▲ 26 ft
- Grass Rides Loop 2.1 mi · ▲ 28 ft
- The Plains Loop 2.1 mi · ▲ 28 ft
- The Plains Loop Loop 3.4 mi · ▲ 83 ft
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