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Peppercorn Hill
Upton, MA
Trailheads, measurements, times, distances, and maps are all approximate and relative to the hike(s) as shown below.
Looking up the Walleston Trail
Route: Spur trail, Walleston Trail, (Peppercorn Hill), Walleston Trail, spur trail
For the last of the three small hikes in the region, I headed to Peppercorn Hill. After weaving through a bunch of roads due to some confusion in getting off 495, I eventually found South Road (and thusly the other roads) adjacent to the overpass.
Starting on Crockett Road, the mosquitoes were a bit pesky. Walking up the trail from the parking lot, I soon reached the Walleston Trail, which I took to the summit. In general, the trail was pretty much a fourwheeler road that never became particularly steep.
Just beyond the general vicinity of the highpoint (likely a boulder), I took a left onto a short side trail to a decent view ledge. While there wasn't too much to look at, it nonetheless was a rare peak-based view for this part of New England.
For the descent, I took a left off the Walleston Trail a bit sooner and followed a different spur trail down to a gate just beyond the trailhead.
| Hike Ratings |
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Getting To Trailhead: |
Easy |
| Destination: |
Peppercorn Hill |
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Length: |
Easy |
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Steepness: |
Easy |
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Navigation: |
Easy |
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Views: |
Excellent |
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Crowds: |
Minimal |
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| Hike Stats |
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Date Hiked: |
Saturday, May 22, 2010 |
| Hike Commenced: |
3:28 PM |
| Parking Elevation: |
355' |
| Destination: |
Peppercorn Hill |
| Ascent Commenced: |
3:28 PM |
| Summit Reached: |
3:35 PM |
| Time Elapsed: |
00:07 |
| Trailhead Elevation: |
355' |
| Summit Elevation: |
585' |
| Vertical Gain: |
235' |
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| Hike Ended: |
3:48 PM |
| Hike Time Elapsed: |
00:20 |
| Hike Vertical Gain: |
245' |
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The Crockett Road trailhead
Lady slipper along the Walleston Trail
Looking west from the view ledge near the summit of Peppercorn Hill
Directions to trailhead: From West Main Street (Exit 21B on I-495 northbound), take a left onto South Street. After passing the many EMC buildings, take a right onto Camp Street. At a four way junction, take a right onto Crockett Road. The Peppercorn Hill Rec Area small dirt parking lot will be located on the left in a few minutes.
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