Main Dike Trail
Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge, Middlesex County, MA
Out-and-back trail in Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge, Middlesex County, MA. Hiking & Walking.
- Distance
- 0.9 mi (1.5 km)
- Est. Time
- 20 min
- High point
- 118 ft (36 m)
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Viewpoint 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Great Meadows lookout tower 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Main Dike Trail
How long is Main Dike Trail?
Main Dike Trail is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) long. Most people take about 20 min.
How hard is Main Dike Trail?
GoTrails rates it Easy, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Main Dike Trail?
2 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Main Dike Trail?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: Trailhead.
Is Main Dike Trail shaded?
Partly shaded (32% under trees).
Can you bring a dog on Main Dike Trail?
No, dogs are not allowed, according to OpenStreetMap.
Is Main Dike Trail good for kids?
Yes, it is marked as kid friendly.
What can you do on Main Dike Trail?
Best for Hiking. Also: Walking. Surface: gravel.
Where can you eat near Main Dike Trail?
Nosh by Concord Market, 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: Concord Market, 1.4 mi (2.2 km).
Is this a good week for Main Dike Trail?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near Main Dike Trail
- Dike Trail (east) Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge · Easy · 1.5 mi (2.4 km)
- Estabrook Concord-Carlisle Davis Corridor · Moderate · 6.5 mi (10.4 km)
- Black Duck Creek Trail Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge · Easy · 0.2 mi (0.3 km)
- River Front Trail (yellow) October Farm Riverfront · Easy · 1.6 mi (2.6 km)
- Hutchins Pond Trail (Yellow) Punkatasset Preserve · Easy · 0.5 mi (0.7 km)
- Punkatasset Estabrook Loop Estabrook Woods · Moderate · 5.4 mi (8.7 km)
- Main Trail (yellow) October Farm Riverfront · Easy · 0.6 mi (1 km)
- Old Flooded Trail Middlesex County · Easy · 0.3 mi (0.5 km)
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GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap