Tips
Jamie S.
September 25, 2023
Hiking
The Rockport South Woods is a large swath of protected lands in the center of Rockport. There are popular hiking, running, and mountain biking trails through this attractive forests. Believe it or not, the South Woods are also a very popular rock climbing spot; there are large granite boulders strewn about, which also speak to Rockport's history as a granite quarry town.
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Nearby routes
Best routes near South Woods
1
hikers
6.84km
01:46
40m
40m
Hike the High Rock and Cape Pond loop in Rockport's South Woods, an easy 4.2-mile trail with forests, granite, and lake views.
Easy
3.0
(1)
1
hikers
7.27km
01:55
70m
70m
Easy 4.5-mile hike through Rockport's South Woods, featuring forests, granite boulders, and scenic Cape Pond views.
Easy
1
hikers
16.0km
04:11
110m
120m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.
Moderate
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Elevation 30 m
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