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South West Trail

This 1.6 mile out-and-back trail is unnamed and unblazed. It's is located just west of the Bay Circuit Trail in the southern section of the Georgetown Rowley State Forest.

There are a ton of trails that are not blazed or shown on the map, so this trail was not easy to follow.
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Know Before You Go

  • South West Trail is a 1.6 mile out-and-back trail in Georgetown, MA.
  • The trail is unnamed and unblazed, making navigation difficult.
  • It's situated near the Bay Circuit Trail within Georgetown Rowley State Forest, which contains numerous unmarked trails.
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Distance
1.6 mi
Difficulty
Easy
Type
Out-and-Back
Est. Time
48 min
Elev. Gain
258'
Rating
0.0
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Added
December 27, 2016
Updated
June 12, 2018

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Total Change
68'
Ascent
258'
Descent
258'

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Trails near Georgetown, MA
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  1. Parking

    42.705147, -70.982201
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  2. Main Trailhead

    42.704757, -70.978462
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Safety information

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Hazards

Lyme and Other Tickborne Diseases (CDC)

Availability

Spring

Surface type

Dirt

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1.6 miles / 2.6 km
December 27, 2016
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