Shortcut Trail
Whately Center Woods Nature Retreat, Franklin County, MA
Out-and-back trail in Whately Center Woods Nature Retreat, Franklin County, MA. Hiking & Walking.
- Distance
- 0.4 mi (0.7 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 10 ft (3 m)
- Est. Time
- 10 min
- High point
- 259 ft (79 m)
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Questions about Shortcut Trail
How long is Shortcut Trail?
Shortcut Trail is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) long. Most people take about 10 min. It climbs 10 ft (3 m) in total, up to a high point of 259 ft (79 m).
How hard is Shortcut Trail?
GoTrails rates it Easy, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Shortcut Trail?
No parking mapped: check before you drive.
Are there water and toilets on Shortcut Trail?
No water mapped: bring all you need. No toilets mapped.
Is Shortcut Trail shaded?
Mostly shaded (100% under trees).
Is Shortcut Trail good for kids?
Yes, it is marked as kid friendly.
What can you do on Shortcut Trail?
Best for Hiking. Also: Walking.
Where can you eat near Shortcut Trail?
Food, 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat.
Is this a good week for Shortcut 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 Shortcut Trail
- Big Loop Trail Whately Center Woods Nature Retreat · Easy · 1.4 mi (2.3 km)
- West Loop trail MacLeish Field Station · Easy · 1.6 mi (2.6 km)
- East Loop trail MacLeish Field Station · Easy · 2.1 mi (3.4 km)
- Habitat Trail Horse Mountain Conservation Area · Easy · 0.8 mi (1.3 km)
- Upper Farms Path Hampshire County · Easy · 0.7 mi (1.1 km)
- Potash Trail Horse Mountain Conservation Area · Easy · 0.5 mi (0.8 km)
- Route 116 Scenic Byway Franklin County · Expert · 36.7 mi (59 km)
- Old Mountain Trail Mount Sugarloaf State Reservation · Easy · 0.9 mi (1.5 km)
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