Wright's Tower Loop (4x) (Middlesex Fells Reservation)
Hike Type: Lollipop Loop-Loop-Loop-Loop
Distance: 2.34 miles
Elevation: 479 feet
Time: 49 minutes
Hiking Challenges: 52 Hike Challenge 2026
Hiking Challenges: 52 Hike Challenge 2026
The Hike
It took 9 days, but time for the first hike of 2026! I had my work holiday party at 4pm and got out of work at 2:45pm, so I drove over to the fells to lap Wright's Tower, which was actually a perfect way to kill an hour! It was a warm 46 degrees out, all I had were jeans and my waterproof boots, and I was off! I first did the loop clockwise, but did counter-clockwise for the second, third, and fourth loops so I could ascend the yellow trail. Trails were WET. Like bad mud season wet - a combination from snowmelt and rain. There was just a little bit of ice at the junction of Quarry Road and Wright's Tower Road, but not a problem at all. The yellow Wright's Tower Trail was pretty dreadful with the slippery mud, but I made it work! Before I knew it, four laps were done, and it was time to get over to the Great American Beer Hall (only five minutes away!).
Step-by-Step
- Park at Bellevue Pond parking area.
- Start hike at Gate 5/Quarry Road.
- Before D6-1, turn right onto Wright's Tower Road.
- At Wright's Tower, continue on Wright's Tower Trail (yellow).
- At D6-5/Wright's Tower Road, turn around.
- At Wright's Tower, descend along Wright's Tower Road.
- At terminus, turn left onto Quarry Road.
- Repeat loop two more times.
- After hitting the tower four times, follow Quarry Road back to car.
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