Eagle

Eagle is a short, easy out-and-back hike in Massachusetts, about 1.7 miles from the town of Nobscot. The route is roughly a mile long, with a total climb of about 49 feet and a steepest stretch of about 16% grade at around 0.34 miles in. It's a low-effort outing, and the trail starts and ends at nearly the same elevation, with the high point at about 276 feet. Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from the nearby Natick weather station show May highs around 68°F and September highs around 73°F, with July the warmest month at about 82°F. The Birch Trail, Juniper Trail and Pinecone Trail all lie about 0.2 miles away, so it's easy to link them together. Tippling Rock, a climbing area, is about 2.8 miles off.