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Middlesex Fells Reservation

Cairn Hill–Shiner Pool, 3 summits

1.3 mi · ▲ 113 ft · 29 min

Cairn Hill–Shiner Pool, 3 summits is a 1.3-mile out-and-back in Middlesex Fells Reservation near Fells, MA. The route passes Shiner Pool and Cairn Hill. It is mostly level, with 113 ft of elevation gain. It scores 0/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: paved and peopled.

Elevation

0 mi190 – 289 ft1.7 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: Cross Fells Trail 42.44202, -71.07931
Nearest town Fells, MA
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Cairn Hill–Shiner Pool, 3 summits

1.3 mi · ▲ 113 ft · 29 min

Elevation 191–289 ft

Out & Back · Middlesex Fells Reservation

Trailhead: Cross Fells Trail · 42.44202, -71.07931

Weather Sep 20: sunrise 6:30 AM · sunset 6:47 PM

Dogs allowed on leash · Transit-accessible: Washington St @ Brazil St stop 599 m from the trailhead · Parking lot at the trailhead

  1. Start on Cross Fells Trail, heading N.
  2. 0.1 miBear right, heading W.
  3. 200 ftTurn left, heading NW.
  4. 50 ftTurn right, heading NW.
  5. 50 ftTurn left onto Reservoir Access Road, heading NW.
  6. 400 ftTurn right, heading NW.
  7. 50 ftTurn right onto Cross Fells Trail, heading NW.
  8. 0.2 miPass Shiner Pool.
  9. 250 ftSharp right onto Hemlock Pool Road, heading N.
  10. 0.1 miTurn right onto Rock Circuit Trail, heading NW.
  11. 0.2 miTurn right onto Reservoir Access Road, heading N.
  12. 0.1 miPass Cairn Hill.
  13. 0.2 miTurn right, heading SE.
  14. 50 ftTurn left, heading SE.
  15. 50 ftTurn right, heading SE.
  16. 250 ftBear left onto Cross Fells Trail, heading SE.
  17. 450 ftArrive 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/cairn-hill-shiner-pool-out-back-3-summits

Trail surface

50% dirt34% gravel16% unspecified

Weather

Sunrise 6:30 AMSunset 6:47 PM

Good to know

  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Transit-accessible: Washington St @ Brazil St stop 599 m from the trailhead
  • Parking lot at the trailhead

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