Burns Hill Loop (2x) (Westford Conservation Trust)

Burns Hill Loop (2x) (Westford Conservation Trust)

Hike Type: Lollipop Loop-Loop

Distance: 2.48 miles

Elevation: 351 feet

My Time: 1 hour

Book Time: 1 hour, 24 minutes

Parking: Very limited roadside parking (unclear if even allowed).
Hiking Challenges: N/A

The Hike 

It was a VERY wet Tuesday afternoon before band and I stubbornly drove myself right on over to Burns Hill because I simply needed some outside time. I popped my umbrella and started my hike though the chilly air in the low 50s and covered in mist with occasional rain drops. I noticed a sore... hamstring from yesterday's hike? I don't think it was my sciatica. There were spooky views from the power cut and my umbrella started to audibly buzz going under the last set of electrical wires... I didn't like that!

I worked my way into the woods, down to Low #1, up and over to Low #2, and then on up to Burns Hill proper, which was comically socked in! I had to carefully walk down the spine due to slippery rocks and leaves. To my delight, the woods were definitely more yellow than last week!

I zoned out for a lot of the back half of Lap #1 and forced myself onto a second lap. My fleece came off and naturally I found myself thinking "I'm glad I came out even though it's gross out." The shelf fungi were the real starts of the show - they were looking good in the wet lighting! 

At the top of Lap #2 I cautiously put my umbrella away, noting a lack of pitters and patters and that the cloud had lifted. I guess maybe we'll have marching band outside (spoiler alert: we did not, it RAINED). I heard another massive flock of geese overhead as I passed the power cut again, and soon I was back at the car ready for an interesting night of indoor band!

Step-by-Step

- Start hike on Burns Hill Conservation Area Trail.

- After power cut, turn right onto Burns Hill Loop.

- Hike loop two times, then retrace steps back to car.

Burns Hill Map

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