Hike

West Crest Trail

Near Lake Hammonasset

2.1 mi out & back · 481 ft gain · 372 ft high point · Easy

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About this hike

This 2.1-mile out-and-back trail gains 481 feet near Lake Hammonasset.

Elevation

481 ft of gain round trip.

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Lower Hammonasset Trail
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Summer Hill Trail
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Out: 250 ft up, returns the same way. Source: USGS 3DEP.

Highlights

What the trail reaches, measured from the start.

Lake HammonassetNearby · 0.6 mi in

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The route at the trailhead. Drag with two fingers, or hold a key to zoom.

Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Download the trail and feature data.

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About this hike

Elevation

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Yellow Trail

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White Pond Trail

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Highlights

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Red Trail

Steep Climb Trail

North Summit Trail

Blue-Orange Trail

Roaring Brook Falls Trail

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White Pond Trail

Deep Woods Trail

Lower Hammonasset Trail

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