Whitin Reservoir & Midstate Trail Loop
2.6 mi · ▲ 252 ft · 1 hr
Whitin Reservoir & Midstate Trail Loop is a 2.6-mile loop in Douglas State Forest near West Sutton, MA. The route reaches Whitin Reservoir. It climbs 252 ft, with sections as steep as 16% grade. It scores 66/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: backcountry feel.
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Whitin Reservoir & Midstate Trail Loop
2.6 mi · ▲ 252 ft · 1 hr
Elevation 610–793 ft
Loop · Douglas State Forest
Trailhead: Midstate Trail · 42.08320, -71.78467
Weather Sep 20: sunrise 6:33 AM · sunset 6:50 PM
- Start on Midstate Trail, heading SW.
- 0.4 miBear right, heading SW.
- 50 ftPass Whitin Reservoir.
- 300 ftBear right, heading W.
- 0.6 miTurn right, heading N.
- 0.4 miTurn right, heading NW.
- 0.5 miSharp right, heading NE.
- 0.7 miThe loop closes 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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Sunset
The best sunset spot on this hike is 1.0 mi in (~30 min). Leave by 6:00 PM for the 6:50 PM sunset. Back at your car by 7:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
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- Old Douglas Road via Midstate Trail 8.8 mi · ▲ 524 ft
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