The Plains Loop
3.3 mi · ▲ 55 ft · 1 hr 8 min
The Plains Loop is a 3.3-mile out-and-back in Appleton Farms near Nancys Corner, MA. It is mostly level, with 55 ft of elevation gain. It scores 0/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: paved and peopled.
Elevation
0 mi23 – 79 ft3.5 mi
Getting there
Trailhead: The Plains Loop 42.65304, -70.85915
Nearest town Nancys Corner, MA
Directions
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The Plains Loop
3.3 mi · ▲ 55 ft · 1 hr 8 min
Elevation 22–79 ft
Out & Back · Appleton Farms
Trailhead: The Plains Loop · 42.65304, -70.85915
Weather Aug 4: sunrise 5:39 AM · sunset 8:02 PM
- Start on The Plains Loop, heading W.
- 50 ftBear left, heading W.
- 0.5 miContinue straight onto Grass Rides Loop, heading SW.
- 350 ftContinue straight onto C.L.A. Mile, heading S.
- 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 E.
- 0.4 miTurn left, heading NW.
- 300 ftSharp right, heading NW.
- 50 ftTurn left, heading NW.
- 300 ftTurn left onto The Plains Loop, heading NE.
- 0.6 miTurn right, heading NW.
- 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
40% dirt12% gravel48% unspecified
Weather
Sunrise 5:39 AMSunset 8:02 PM
Sunset
The best sunset spot on this hike is 1.6 mi in (~40 min). Leave by 7:01 PM for the 8:02 PM sunset. Back at your car by 8:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
Other ways to reach this destination
More from The Plains Loop Trailhead
- C.L.A. Mile & Grass Rides Loop 2.5 mi · ▲ 54 ft
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