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Skyline and Reservoir Loop Trail in Middlesex Fells Reservation

The Skyline and Reservoir Loop Trail offers a moderately challenging experience with rugged terrain, rewarding hikers with sweeping views of the Boston skyline. As the trail winds through forested sections and around scenic reservoirs, it also climbs to rocky summits, providing natural vantage points. This route combines a sense of peaceful remoteness with diverse landscapes, making it ideal for those seeking a scenic yet demanding hike close to the city. #Hiking #Loop #Lake #City #Forest #Nature

  • Distance: 8.0 mi
  • Elevation gain: 548 ft
  • Maximum elevation: 259 ft
  • Elevation loss: 545 ft
  • Minimum elevation: 125 ft
  • Moving time: 2 h 38 m
  • Moving speed: 3.0 mph
  • Maximum speed: 8.1 mph
  • Total time: 2 h 39 m
  • Global speed: 3.0 mph

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Name: Skyline and Reservoir Loop Trail in Middlesex Fells Reservation trail, distance, elevation, map, profile, GPS track

Start: South Border Road, Medford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, 02155, United States (42.43234 -71.11187)

End: South Border Road, Medford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, 02155, United States (42.43234 -71.11162)

Coordinates: 42.43232 -71.12451 42.46754 -71.10457

Topography: Medford topographic map, elevation, terrain

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