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Saugus

Ridge trail loop (short) – Breakheart Reservation

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United States
Massachusetts
Essex County
Saugus

Ridge trail loop (short) – Breakheart Reservation

Moderate

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Ridge trail loop (short) – Breakheart Reservation

01:47

5.89km

100m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 30, 2025

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Start point

Parking

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742 m

Upper Pond

Highlight • Lake

Upper Pond is one of two beautiful lakes within Breakheart Reservation. The trail runs along the shore providing you with great picture postcard views of the tiny islands within Upper Pond.

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2

1.81 km

Eagle Rock

Highlight • Viewpoint

The views from this modest little rocky knob are stupendous! It's pretty easy to miss the side trail that leads here, though.

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3

3.28 km

Castle Rock

Highlight • Viewpoint

Castle Rock sits high in Breakheart Reservation, where its rock formations rise above the vegetation. It's an ideal spot for a picnic, offering nice views of the reservation's forest.

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4.74 km

Rocky Hill

Highlight • Climb

Rock Hill is a short, rocky climb at Breakheart Reservation with a nice payoff—views over the forest and a glimpse of the Boston skyline. A good spot to catch your breath before heading back on the trail.

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5.89 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.42 km

2.04 km

1.13 km

301 m

Surfaces

1.93 km

1.42 km

1.13 km

1.11 km

283 m

< 100 m

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