How long is North Trail?

North Trail is about 1.4 miles long, or about 2.9 miles out and back, based on mapped trail data.

How much elevation gain is on North Trail?

About 379 feet of climbing out and back. The trail runs between 646 and 848 feet above sea level.

How long does it take to hike North Trail?

Plan on about 1 hr 20 min at an easy pace for the round trip, counting time for the climbs. Fast hikers will be quicker, and families with kids slower.

What can you do on North Trail?

North Trail is open to hiking and biking, according to OpenStreetMap contributors.

Where does North Trail start?

One end of the mapped trail is at 42.14888, -72.06399. Use the Directions button to get there.

North Trail

Trail near Sturbridge, Massachusetts · Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation

Hiking Biking Mountain biking

Length1.4 mi2.9 mi out and back

Climb379 ftround trip

Hike time1 hr 20 minround trip

DifficultyEasyestimated

DogsUnknowntell us below

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Trail start coordinates: 42.14888, -72.06399

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Trail facts

Open to: Hiking, Biking
Shape: One way
Elevation: 646 to 848 ft
Ride time: 40 min by bike
Managed by: Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation
County: Worcester County, Massachusetts

Can I bring my dog?

We don't have dog rules for this trail yet. Check signs at the trailhead or the land manager's website.

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Camping nearby

Buffumville Lake (Group Shelter) 8.2 mi away · Directions · Reserve
Westville Recreation Area 5.3 mi away · Directions · Reserve
West Thompson Lake Campground 16 mi away · Directions · Reserve

Federal campgrounds from Recreation.gov. Check dates and fees before you go.

Nearby trails

Mill Pond Trail 0.6 mi long
Mission Trail 0.5 mi long
Mission Trail 1.3 mi long
South Trail 0.8 mi long
Holden Trail 0.8 mi long
Field Loop Trail 1.0 mi long

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Common questions

How long is North Trail?: North Trail is about 1.4 miles long, or about 2.9 miles out and back, based on mapped trail data.
How much elevation gain is on North Trail?: About 379 feet of climbing out and back. The trail runs between 646 and 848 feet above sea level.
How long does it take to hike North Trail?: Plan on about 1 hr 20 min at an easy pace for the round trip, counting time for the climbs. Fast hikers will be quicker, and families with kids slower.
Are dogs allowed on North Trail?: We don't have dog rules for this trail yet. Check signs at the trailhead or the land manager's website.
What can you do on North Trail?: North Trail is open to hiking and biking, according to OpenStreetMap contributors.
Where does North Trail start?: One end of the mapped trail is at 42.14888, -72.06399. Use the Directions button to get there.

Source: OpenStreetMap contributors (view or fix on OpenStreetMap). Elevation from USGS data via AWS Terrain Tiles. Times are estimates. Length and route come from mapped data and may differ from signs on the ground. Always check for closures before you go.

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