The Plains Loop
2.3 mi · ▲ 28 ft · 47 min
The Plains Loop is a 2.3-mile out-and-back in Appleton Farms near Nancys Corner, MA. It is mostly level, with 28 ft of elevation gain. It scores 0/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: paved and peopled.
Elevation
0 mi39 – 79 ft2.5 mi
Getting there
Trailhead: Unnamed 42.65694, -70.85221
Nearest town Nancys Corner, MA
Directions
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The Plains Loop
2.3 mi · ▲ 28 ft · 47 min
Elevation 40–79 ft
Out & Back · Appleton Farms
Trailhead: 42.65694, -70.85221
Weather Aug 4: sunrise 5:39 AM · sunset 8:02 PM
- Start at the trailhead, heading S.
- 0.3 miTurn left, heading SW.
- 0.1 miBear right onto The Plains Loop, heading W.
- 0.1 miBear left, heading W.
- 0.5 miContinue straight onto Grass Rides Loop, heading SW.
- 400 ftReach the turnaround, then head back the way you came.
- 0.6 miBear right onto The Plains Loop, heading E.
- 0.1 miBear left, heading E.
- 0.1 miTurn right, heading NE.
- 0.3 miArrive back at the trailhead.
Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.
Trail surface
24% dirt5% gravel71% unspecified
Weather
Sunrise 5:39 AMSunset 8:02 PM
Sunset
The best sunset spot on this hike is 1.0 mi in (~26 min). Leave by 7:15 PM for the 8:02 PM sunset. Back at your car by 8:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
Other ways to reach this destination
More from this trailhead
- The Plains Loop 2 mi · ▲ 0 ft
- Grass Rides Loop 2.6 mi · ▲ 28 ft
- C.L.A. Mile 2.7 mi · ▲ 28 ft
- The Plains Loop 2.7 mi · ▲ 28 ft
- The Plains Loop 4.1 mi · ▲ 28 ft
- Bay Circuit Trail 7.1 mi · ▲ 81 ft
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