Tyler Swamp Loop

Tyler Swamp Loop is a 2.15-mile loop hike in western Massachusetts, about 2.4 miles from the town of East Renfrew. The route is rated easy, with a total elevation gain of 140 feet, and it starts and ends at roughly 2,020 feet, with a high point of about 2,030 feet and a low of about 1,910 feet. The climb is gentle, with the steepest stretch at about 1.5 miles in, where the grade reaches 7 percent. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show July and August highs around 75°F with lows in the mid-50s, while winter highs stay in the 20s and 30s. The loop is a short outing that pairs easily with other trails in the area. North Pond Loop is just 0.4 miles away, and Haskins Trail, a mountain biking route, is 0.7 miles off. Busby Trail lies about 1.8 miles away, and Monroe State Forest, a climbing area, is about 6 miles out.