Massachusetts · Hiking

Marion's Trail

Marion's TrailPhoto: kristin from Somerville, MA, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
0.9 mi
round trip
206 ft
climb
270 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Jun–Oct
best months

Marion's Trail is a short, easy hike in Massachusetts, about 1.6 miles from North Acton. The route is an out-and-back that covers roughly 1.8 miles, with a total climb of about 206 feet and a high point of 270 feet. The trail is rated easy, and the steepest stretch comes early on, with a 10% grade at about 0.05 miles from the start. Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Bedford show May highs around 70°F and September highs around 74°F, while winter brings regular snow days from December through February. Several other trails sit close by. Yellow is about 0.9 miles away, and the Russell Trail is about 1.2 miles away. The Nashua Acton & Boston Railroad Trail is about 1.6 miles away. For paddling, Fort Pond Brook is about 4.3 miles away.

  • Best time to go · Jun–Oct

    Best time to visit Marion's Trail

    Best months: 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

      36° / 18°

      13 wet · 8 snow

    2. Feb

      39° / 19°

      11 wet · 7 snow

    3. Mar

      47° / 27°

      13 wet · 6 snow

    4. Apr

      59° / 36°

      13 wet · 2 snow

    5. May

      70° / 46°

      13 wet

    6. Jun

      78° / 55°

      12 wet

    7. Jul

      84° / 61°

      11 wet

    8. Aug

      82° / 60°

      10 wet

    9. Sep

      74° / 52°

      10 wet

    10. Oct

      62° / 40°

      11 wet

    11. Nov

      51° / 31°

      12 wet · 2 snow

    12. Dec

      41° / 23°

      13 wet · 6 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Bedford, MA, 5.3 mi away at 160 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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