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Trail
0.8 mile
1.4 kilometer
loop
Easy
Elevation
Ascent:
25'
8 m
Descent: -25' -8 m
High: 133' 41 m
Low: 108' 33 m
Grade
Avg Grade: 1% (1°)
Max Grade: 2% (1°)
Dogs
No Dogs
Weather
Unknown
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“A quick loop through a scenic area west of The Oxbow river with lots of opportunities to spot wildlife.”
— Jonah Keane
Features
Birding · Fall Colors · River/Creek · Spring · Views · Wildlife
Family Friendly
There is an observation tower with a view of a marsh with lots of wildlife activity. Nature Play Area also onsite.
The trails at Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary are only open for walking or hiking. No jogging or running is allowed.
Overview
A short loop at Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary in Easthampton, starting and ending at the visitor center.
Description
This hike follows the final stretch of the Mill River before it flows into the Connecticut River Oxbow. Fern Trail is surrounded by an exemplary floodplain forest. There is an observation tower with a view of a marsh with lots of wildlife activity.
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ADA Accessible, Need to Know, Flora & Fauna, History & Background
Contacts
Local Club: Mass Audubon
Land Manager: Massachusetts Audubon
Hiking Project is part of the REI Co-op family,
where a life outdoors is a life well lived.
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