Section 3 instructions dated January 2019
OSM map layer · LineString
42.64, -71.06 · rel 12807079
42.64, -71.06 · rel 12807079
BCT Section 3
31,5 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
Massachusetts · 42.64°N ·
71.06°W
31,5km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
21
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
Castle or ruins
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 12 points along the route
What will you encounter?
5× monument
4× ruins
3× summit
Nancy Merill Trail Memorial
monument ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Stone Quarry
ruins ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Jenkins Mill
ruins ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Russel Homestead
ruins ·
41 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Mound Eleanor
summit ·
130 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Bald Hill
summit ·
163 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Holyoke-French House
ruins ·
on the route
1,3 km
4%
Solstice Stones
monument ·
on the route
31,5 km
100%
Andover Canoe Club
monument ·
on the route
31,5 km
100%
Holt Hill
summit ·
28 m off route
31,5 km
100%
Alice Buck Memorial
monument ·
343 m off route
31,5 km
100%
Andover Revolutionary War Memorial
monument ·
498 m off route
31,5 km
100%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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07 ·
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
BCT Section 3 is 31.5 km long.
At an average walking pace, BCT Section 3 takes approximately 7h 50min to complete.
No, BCT Section 3 is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
BCT Section 3 starts near coordinates 42.6609, -70.9974.
BCT Section 3 is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.