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Red & Yellow Trails

The Red Blazed Trail and Yellow Dot Ridge Trail loop hike at the Rocky Woods Reservation in Medfield, Massachusetts is an easy 1.9 mile hike that encompasses half of the Red Blaze Trail and the outer portion of the Yellow Dot Ridge Trail.

Starting at the parking lot, and take the Red Blazed Trail Chickering Lake - keep right at the fork and continue on until you see the Yellow Dot Ridge Trail. Follow the Yellow Dot Ridge Trail all the way to Echo Pond and then back to parking.

This is a fairly easy hike up along the Yellow Dot Ridge Trail and it's easy coming down the hill to Echo Pond before heading back towards parking. This trail is also lightly trafficked, so it's a great secluded area to escape Boston for a day hike.

While in the area, be sure to check out the Fork Factory Brook Reservation, directly across the street from parking. The Orange Loop Trail at Fork Factory is quite interesting for a quick stop.
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Know Before You Go

  • Easy 1.9-mile loop hike in Medfield, MA combining the Red Blazed Trail and Yellow Dot Ridge Trail at Rocky Woods Reservation.
  • Trail offers a secluded escape with scenic views, including Chickering Lake and Echo Pond, and is lightly trafficked.
  • Consider visiting the nearby Fork Factory Brook Reservation and its Orange Loop Trail for an additional hiking experience.
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Distance
1.9 mi
Difficulty
Easy
Type
Loop
Est. Time
57 min
Elev. Gain
213'
Rating
0.0
Added
July 12, 2015
Updated
June 06, 2018

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Total Change
156'
Ascent
213'
Descent
210'
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Features

Vista / Lookout Point
Dogs
Water Source
Biking

Points of interest

  1. Parking

    42.206356, -71.276726
  2. Main Trailhead

    42.207306, -71.275737

Safety information

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

Markers

Blaze Color

Red

Blaze Dot Color

Yellow

Availability

Summer

Surface type

Dirt

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2.0 miles / 3.2 km
July 11, 2015
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