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Balsam Trail

EasyMassachusetts · United States

GPX
Distance
2.2 km (1.4 mi)
Elevation gain
9 m (30 ft)
Typical time
32 min
Difficulty
Easy
Route type
Point to point
Highest point
94 m (308 ft)

About Balsam Trail

Route map

Easy2.2 km9 m

Route line from OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL. View the source relation

Elevation

Elevation profile

Ascent
+9 m
Descent
13 m
High
94 m (308 ft)
Low
77 m (253 ft)
72 m79 m86 m92 m99 m0.0 km0.5 km1.0 km1.6 km2.1 km

Know before you go

Best season
April to October
Waymarked
Yes, signed on the ground
Surface
Mixed natural surface
Dogs
Not recorded, check locally
Wheelchair access
Not accessible
Entrance fee
No fee recorded
Camping
Not recorded
Drinking water
Carry your own
Toilets
Not recorded
Mobile coverage
Generally usable
Parking
Park at the trailhead, arrive early in high season
Emergency
112 in Europe, 911 in North America

How this trail scores

Computed from distance, ascent, terrain features, surface and access data.

Scenery
36/100

Terrain features, relief and photographic interest

Adventure
14/100

Distance, ascent and how wild the ground is

Difficulty
6/100

Effort index from distance and climbing

Accessibility
87/100

Surface, gradient and ease of reaching it

Family
74/100

Suitability for children who already walk

Dogs
62/100

Access rules, terrain and water along the way

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