Massachusetts · Hiking

Burial By-Pass

0.9 mi
loop
49 ft
climb
398 ft
high point
Loop
route
Apr–Oct
best months

Burial By-Pass is a short, easy loop hike in Massachusetts, about a mile long and roughly 50 feet of elevation gain, with a high point of 398 feet. It sits about a mile from Braggville, and the trail is a loop, so you can start and finish at the same point. The climb is front-loaded, with the steepest stretch at about 0.8 miles in, and the route has a slight net loss of elevation over the course of the loop. The trip takes about half an hour, making it a quick outing for a break or a warm-up before heading to other spots in the area. Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in West Medway show May highs around 71°F and September highs around 76°F, while winter brings regular snow days from December through February. The trail sits right next to a cluster of mountain biking routes, including New Trail and Right Turn Clyde, both within a quarter mile, and the Milford Byway is about half a mile away. Climbers can find Renaissance Boulder about 0.6 miles off.

  • Best time to go · Apr–Oct

    Best time to visit Burial By-Pass

    Best months: April–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      38° / 17°

      9 wet · 6 snow

    2. Feb

      41° / 18°

      8 wet · 4 snow

    3. Mar

      48° / 25°

      11 wet · 3 snow

    4. Apr

      60° / 35°

      10 wet · 1 snow

    5. May

      71° / 46°

      10 wet

    6. Jun

      79° / 55°

      9 wet

    7. Jul

      84° / 61°

      9 wet

    8. Aug

      83° / 59°

      9 wet

    9. Sep

      76° / 51°

      9 wet

    10. Oct

      65° / 39°

      9 wet

    11. Nov

      53° / 31°

      9 wet · 1 snow

    12. Dec

      43° / 23°

      10 wet · 4 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at West Medway, MA, 4.4 mi away at 210 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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