Jug End Main Loop Trail

Dogs Unknown

Features Birding · River/Creek · Views · Wildlife

According to the kiosk, Timber Rattlers are present in this area; please be wary.

This trail starts from the south end of the parking area. Heading counterclockwise, the trail crosses over a small footbridge. It travels through a stand of Norway Spruces before arriving near an open field. The trail isn't clearly signed, here, as to whether the main loop heads through the field or through the woods.

The blue blazes continue straight and to the left, though. It comes to a small connector (on the right) and stays forward left. This area is a little overgrown and may be muddy during the rainy season. It arrives at the south end of the Jug End Alternate Trail and continues straight. From here, the trail ascends moderately up to the junction with the upper loop.

Just below the chimney, the trail turns left over Fenton Brook. The trail takes another left and descends out to an open field, with excellent views. The trail re-enters the woods, then comes out to another clearing. Here, there's an old orchard; the apples are tart, but still delicious. The trail continues to descend back to the parking area, where it ends.

Flora: Red Raspberry, Blackberry, Thimbleweed, Hop Hornbeam, White Birch, Eastern Hemlock.
Fauna: Centipede, Catbird, Grubs.