Section 4 instructions dated July 2016
OSM map layer · LineString
42.66, -71.23 · rel 12825524
42.66, -71.23 · rel 12825524
BCT section 4
21,8 km from start to finish through urban area.
Massachusetts · 42.66°N ·
71.23°W
21,8km
Distance
demanding
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Urban Area
Remote
Uncrowded
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 3 points along the route
What will you encounter?
3× monument
Alice Buck Memorial
monument ·
on the route
21,8 km
100%
Andover Canoe Club
monument ·
134 m off route
21,8 km
100%
Harold R. Rafton Memorial
monument ·
258 m off route
21,8 km
100%
04 · Elevation profile
How tough is this route?
elevation range
19 m
–
74 m
0 km
10,9 km
21,8 km
05 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
23 m elevation
Quarter of the way
51 m elevation
Halfway
28 m elevation
Three quarters
55 m elevation
Finish
28 m elevation
06 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
07 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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09 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
BCT section 4 is 21.8 km long.
At an average walking pace, BCT section 4 takes approximately 5h 26min to complete.
No, BCT section 4 is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
BCT section 4 starts near coordinates 42.6476, -71.1514.
BCT section 4 is a challenging hike that requires a good level of fitness.