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Massachusetts
Desert Trail
0.6 mi
Distance
74 ft
Gain
13 min
Time
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Desert Trail
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 0.6 mi
- Elevation gain
- 74 ft
- Elevation loss
- 74 ft
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About this trail
Desert Trail is a short out-and-back hike in Massachusetts offering a quick escape into sandy terrain and desert-like landscapes. This 0.58-mile trail features unique sandy soils and sparse vegetation characteristic of Massachusetts' rare desert ecosystem. Perfect for a brief nature walk, this trail provides an interesting geological contrast to the state's typical forested terrain.
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