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Massachusetts · Cross-country skiing · Near Derry
J. Harry Rich Trail
- 0.1 mi
- round trip
- 7 ft
- climb
- 217 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
- Apr–Oct
- best months
The J. Harry Rich Trail is a cross-country ski route in Massachusetts, about 1.2 miles from East Pepperell. It is a short, easy out-and-back with almost no climb: the round trip is about 0.26 miles, and the elevation rises only 7 feet before coming back down the same amount. The trail is rated easy, and its flat profile makes it a simple addition to a day on the snow. Winter is the season for this route. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show January highs around 35°F and lows near 14°F, while December and February run a little warmer, with highs in the low 40s. Other places to explore are within a few miles. The Ice Line Trail, another cross-country ski route, is about 2.3 miles away, and the Brown Trail and Marsh Trail are both about 1.7 miles off. Climbers can head to Chimney Boulders, roughly 5 miles away.
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More in DerryBest time to go · Apr–Oct
Best time to visit J. Harry Rich Trail
Best months: April–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.
Jan
35° / 14°
Feb
38° / 15°
Mar
45° / 24°
Apr
58° / 35°
May
69° / 46°
Jun
79° / 56°
Jul
85° / 62°
Aug
83° / 60°
Sep
75° / 52°
Oct
62° / 39°
Nov
50° / 29°
Dec
40° / 20°
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Nashua Cwsu, NH, 7.8 mi away at 180 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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