Massachusetts · Hiking

Crags Foot Path

Crags Foot PathPhoto: Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
0.9 mi
round trip
141 ft
climb
224 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Apr–Oct
best months

Crags Foot Path is a short, easy out-and-back hike in Massachusetts, about 1.2 miles from the town of Milton. The route is roughly 1.8 miles long, with a total climb of about 140 feet and a steepest stretch of about 8% at around 0.7 miles in. It's a low-effort outing, and the trail's gentle rise and fall make it easy to fit into a longer day of exploring the area. For comfortable weather, late spring and early fall are the best bets. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Jamaica Plain show May highs around 69°F and September highs around 75°F, while July averages about 85°F. The path sits close to several climbing areas, including Overlook at 0.7 miles, Rattlesnake Rocks at 0.8 miles and Ship's Prow at 0.9 miles. For another walk, Quarries Foot Path is about 1.2 miles away.

  • Best time to go · Apr–Oct

    Best time to visit Crags Foot Path

    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

      37° / 19°

    2. Feb

      40° / 21°

    3. Mar

      47° / 28°

    4. Apr

      59° / 38°

    5. May

      69° / 48°

    6. Jun

      79° / 58°

    7. Jul

      85° / 64°

    8. Aug

      83° / 63°

    9. Sep

      75° / 55°

    10. Oct

      64° / 43°

    11. Nov

      53° / 34°

    12. Dec

      42° / 26°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Jamaica Plain, MA, 5.9 mi away at 95 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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