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Skyline and Reservoir Loop Trail in Middlesex Fells Reservation

The Skyline and Reservoir Loop Trail offers a moderately challenging experience with rugged terrain, rewarding hikers with sweeping views of the Boston skyline. As the trail winds through forested sections and around scenic reservoirs, it also climbs to rocky summits, providing natural vantage points. This route combines a sense of peaceful remoteness with diverse landscapes, making it ideal for those seeking a scenic yet demanding hike close to the city. #Hiking #Loop #Lake #City #Forest #Nature

  • Distance: 8.0 mi
  • Elevation gain: 167 m
  • Maximum elevation: 79 m
  • Elevation loss: 166 m
  • Minimum elevation: 38 m
  • Moving time: 2 h 38 m
  • Moving speed: 3.0 mph
  • Maximum speed: 8.1 mph
  • Total time: 2 h 39 m
  • Global speed: 3.0 mph

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  • Distance: 8.0 mi
  • Elevation gain: 167 m
  • Maximum elevation: 79 m
  • Elevation loss: 166 m
  • Minimum elevation: 38 m
  • Moving time: 2 h 38 m
  • Moving speed: 3.0 mph
  • Maximum speed: 8.1 mph
  • Total time: 2 h 39 m
  • Global speed: 3.0 mph

About this trail

Name: Skyline and Reservoir Loop Trail in Middlesex Fells Reservation trail, distance, elevation, map, profile, GPS track

Start: South Border Road, Medford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, 02155, United States (42.43234 -71.11187)

End: South Border Road, Medford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, 02155, United States (42.43234 -71.11162)

Coordinates: 42.43232 -71.12451 42.46754 -71.10457

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Gear up for your next adventure:

🧗Locking Carabiners - Secure gear to your pack or for light technical use
🥾Walking Shoes - Lightweight walking shoes for countryside and coastal paths
🚲Bikepacking Frame Bags - Storage for tools and navigation gear on long off-road rides
🧰First Aid Kits - Essential safety kits for outdoor activities
📚UK Hiking Guidebooks - Detailed route descriptions for the Lake District, Peaks, and Highlands

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