Massachusetts · Cross-country skiing · Near Danielson

Charley's Loop Trail

0.7 mi
round trip
284 ft
climb
567 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Apr, Jun–Oct
best months

Charley's Loop Trail is a cross-country skiing route in Massachusetts, about 1.6 miles from the town of Prentice Corner. The trail is an out-and-back, roughly 1.5 miles long, with a total climb of 284 feet and a high point of 567 feet. The steepest stretch comes at about 0.3 miles in, with a grade of 11 percent. Winter is the natural season for this trail. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Buffumville Lake show January highs around 34°F and lows near 15°F, while December and February run a little warmer, with highs in the upper 30s. The Chasm Loop Trail starts just 0.1 mile away, and Joe's Trail is about 1.7 miles off. Paddlers can reach the Blackstone River and the Mumford River, both within about 2.7 miles.

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    West Hill Park

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    Village Pizza

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  • Best time to go · Apr, Jun–Oct

    Best time to visit Charley's Loop Trail

    Best months: April and 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

      34° / 15°

      11 wet

    2. Feb

      36° / 15°

      9 wet

    3. Mar

      45° / 24°

      11 wet

    4. Apr

      57° / 34°

      12 wet

    5. May

      69° / 45°

      13 wet

    6. Jun

      77° / 55°

      11 wet

    7. Jul

      82° / 60°

      11 wet

    8. Aug

      81° / 59°

      11 wet

    9. Sep

      74° / 51°

      10 wet

    10. Oct

      61° / 39°

      11 wet

    11. Nov

      50° / 30°

      10 wet

    12. Dec

      39° / 21°

      11 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Buffumville Lake, MA, 10 mi away at 520 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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