Red Billings Trail

Red Billings Trail is a short, easy out-and-back hike in the Acton Arboretum in Massachusetts, about 0.3 miles long and with a total elevation gain of 91 feet. The route is flat for most of the way, with the steepest stretch at about 0.2 miles in, where the grade reaches 6 percent. The high point is 242 feet, and the low point is 184 feet. Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Maynard show May highs around 73°F and September highs around 78°F, with July the warmest month at about 87°F. The trail makes an easy pairing with other short walks in the area. Yellow is about 0.1 mile away, and the Yellow Wildflower Trail is about 0.2 mile away. The Acton Minutemen Line of March, April 19 1775 mountain biking route is about 0.8 mile away, and Fort Pond Brook, a canoeing spot, is about 1.1 mile away.