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Highmoor Trail

The Highmoor Trail at the Rice Nature Preserve is a moderate 0.7-mile out-and-back hike located in Wilbraham, Massachusetts. This trail is classed as easy though there is notable elevation gain, hence the moderate difficulty.

The first section of trail has plenty of small boardwalks and bridges to avoid mud and water, but seems to go without them the rest of the way. During the wet season, the rest of the trail is very muddy and can be difficult to stay dry on.

The trail starts off at the end of Highmoor Drive and quickly heads up into the Wilbraham Mountains and the Rice Nature Preserve before heading back to parking after just over a quarter-mile.

Dogs and biking are both allowed on this trail.
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Know Before You Go

  • Highmoor Trail is a 0.7-mile out-and-back hike in Wilbraham, MA, within the Rice Nature Preserve.
  • The trail is rated as moderate due to elevation gain and muddy conditions, especially outside the initial boardwalk section during wet seasons.
  • Dogs and bikes are permitted on the trail, which begins at the end of Highmoor Drive and quickly ascends into the Wilbraham Mountains.
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Distance
0.7 mi
Difficulty
Moderate
Type
Out-and-Back
Est. Time
21 min
Elev. Gain
164'
Rating
0.0
Added
January 07, 2019
Updated
January 23, 2020

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Total Change
154'
Ascent
164'
Descent
164'
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Features

Dogs
Biking

Points of interest

  1. Parking

    42.102438, -72.426769
  2. Main Trailhead

    42.102338, -72.42649

Safety information

For your own safety: plan ahead, let someone know where you'll be, and hike at your own risk.

Markers

Blaze Dot Color

White

Availability

All seasons

Surface type

Boardwalk

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