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Merrimac River Trail via Merrimack River Trail

2.2 mi · ▲ 27 ft · 45 min

Merrimac River Trail via Merrimack River Trail is a 2.2-mile out-and-back near West Parish, MA. It is mostly level, with 27 ft of elevation gain. It scores 0/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: paved and peopled.

Elevation

0 mi43 – 92 ft2.2 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: connector 42.69098, -71.19712
Nearest town West Parish, MA
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Merrimac River Trail via Merrimack River Trail

2.2 mi · ▲ 27 ft · 45 min

Elevation 44–92 ft

Out & Back

Trailhead: connector · 42.69098, -71.19712

Weather Sep 20: sunrise 6:31 AM · sunset 6:48 PM

Transit-accessible: Courtyard Marriott stop 389 m from the trailhead

  1. Start at the trailhead, heading N.
  2. 0.5 miBear right onto Merrimack River Trail, heading E.
  3. 0.2 miContinue straight onto Merrimac River Trail, heading SE.
  4. 0.4 miReach Merrimac River Trail, then turn around and head back the way you came.
  5. 0.4 miContinue straight onto Merrimack River Trail, heading NW.
  6. 0.2 miBear left, heading SW.
  7. 0.5 miArrive 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/merrimac-river-trail-out-back-4-km

Trail surface

41% gravel20% dirt39% unspecified

Weather

Sunrise 6:31 AMSunset 6:48 PM

Sunset

The best sunset spot on this hike is right at the trailhead, so there is no walk out. Be there by 6:28 PM to have the sun's last 20 minutes of sky before it sets at 6:48 PM. Your car is right there — dark at 7:16 PM.

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Good to know

  • Transit-accessible: Courtyard Marriott stop 389 m from the trailhead

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