Scott Reservoir–Main Path, 3 sights
2.9 mi · ▲ 235 ft · 1 hr 5 min
Scott Reservoir–Main Path, 3 sights is a 2.9-mile out-and-back in Flat Rock Wildlife Sanctuary near Fitchburg, MA. The route reaches Scott Reservoir at the turnaround, 1.5 miles in. It is mostly level, with 235 ft of elevation gain. It scores 31/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: green fringe.
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Scott Reservoir–Main Path, 3 sights
2.9 mi · ▲ 235 ft · 1 hr 5 min
Elevation 627–885 ft
Out & Back · Flat Rock Wildlife Sanctuary
Trailhead: 42.60258, -71.80568
Weather Sep 20: Drizzle, high 56°F / low 47° · precip 60% · wind 5 mph · sunrise 6:33 AM · sunset 6:50 PM
Transit-accessible: Burbank Hospital stop 585 m from the trailhead
- Start at the trailhead, heading W.
- 0.2 miContinue straight onto Swamp Path, heading NW.
- 0.3 miBear left onto Scott Road, heading NW.
- 500 ftBear right onto Main Path, heading NW.
- 0.5 miTurn right, heading N.
- 350 ftTurn left, heading NW.
- 200 ftBear right, heading NW.
- 0.3 miReach Scott Reservoir, then turn around and head back the way you came.
- 0.3 miBear left, heading SE.
- 200 ftTurn right, heading SE.
- 350 ftTurn left, heading S.
- 0.5 miBear left onto Scott Road, heading SE.
- 450 ftBear right onto Swamp Path, heading SE.
- 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.
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- Transit-accessible: Burbank Hospital stop 585 m from the trailhead
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