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Fletcher’s Cascade

This easy out and back hike heads up the Drakes Brook valley to the Fletchers Cascade, a picturesque series of chutes and ledges that begins on the boggy summit of Flat Mountain. This is a 3.2 mile out-and-back hike and takes approximately 1.5-2 hours.

Distance: 3.2 miles

Elevation Gain: 710 feet

Time: 1:30-2 hours

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Cascade Path

This is an easy out and back trail to a stunning section of Slide Brook with waterfalls, scenic rapids and plunge pools.

Distance: 3 miles (round trip)

Elevation Gain: 540 feet

Time: 1.5-2.5 hours

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Big Pines

This is a short, easy out and back trail that leads to the banks of the Mad River where there are some enormous White Pine trees.

Distance: 1.8 miles (round trip)

Elevation Gain: 30 feet

Time: 40-60 minutes

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Smarts Brook Swimming hole

This is a very easy out and back hike that leads to a popular swimming hole just over a mile from Route 49.

Distance: 2.2 Miles (round trip)

Elevation Gain: 230 feet

Time: 40-60 minutes

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Elephant Rock Trail

This short trail is the fastest, easiest way to hike up to the summit of Snow’s Mountain, offering stunning views of Mount Tecumseh and Mount Osceola. Plus, you can hike down while playing Snow’s Mountain 18-Hole Disc Golf Course!

Distance: 1 mile (1 way)

Time: 40-60 minutes

Elevation: 800 feet

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Mad River Path

This short, easy trail closely parallels the Mad River, with two stairways up to a high steep-sided river bank, offering interesting river views. It also features a footbridge made out of large stepping stones.

Distance: 1 mile (one way)

Time: 30 minutes

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