Massachusetts · Hiking · Near Danielson

Charley's Loop Trail

Charley's Loop TrailPhoto: Matthew Simoneau, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)
1.0 mi
loop
110 ft
climb
567 ft
high point
Loop
route
Apr, Jun–Oct
best months

Charley's Loop Trail is a short, easy loop in Massachusetts, about a mile long and roughly 110 feet of elevation gain, with a high point of 567 feet and a low of 446 feet. It starts at about 565 feet, and the steepest stretch comes at about 0.3 miles in, with a grade of about 11 percent. The nearest town is Prentice Corner, about 1.6 miles away. Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Buffumville Lake show May highs around 69°F and September highs around 74°F, with July the warmest month at about 82°F. The loop takes about half an hour to complete. The Chasm Loop Trail is just 0.1 mile away, and Joe's Trail is about 1.7 miles off. Paddlers can reach the Blackstone River and the Mumford River, both within about 2.7 miles.

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  • Best time to go · Apr, Jun–Oct

    Best time to visit Charley's Loop Trail

    Best months: April and June–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

      34° / 15°

      11 wet

    2. Feb

      36° / 15°

      9 wet

    3. Mar

      45° / 24°

      11 wet

    4. Apr

      57° / 34°

      12 wet

    5. May

      69° / 45°

      13 wet

    6. Jun

      77° / 55°

      11 wet

    7. Jul

      82° / 60°

      11 wet

    8. Aug

      81° / 59°

      11 wet

    9. Sep

      74° / 51°

      10 wet

    10. Oct

      61° / 39°

      11 wet

    11. Nov

      50° / 30°

      10 wet

    12. Dec

      39° / 21°

      11 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Buffumville Lake, MA, 10 mi away at 520 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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