Saturday Hikes
QUICK INFO
Join us on hikes throughout the Lakes Region Conservation Trust’s trail system here at Castle in the Clouds. Discover why this beautiful property has long attracted hikers to discover all it has to offer. Hikes are led by experienced volunteer hikers. Choose from easy to difficult hikes over a number of different trails. See the chart below to pick a hike suited for you.
This is a free program, though registration is required.
Please wear appropriate footwear for hiking and dress for the weather. Bring sunscreen, bug spray, and snacks as desired. For the comfort of all attendees, dogs are not allowed at this program.
| Hike | Difficulty | Estimated Duration (hrs) | Distance (Miles) | Change in Elevation (ft) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bald Knob via Turtleback Mtn Trail | Difficult | 3.5 | 5 | 750 |
| Bald Knob via Turtleback Mtn Trail, Shannon Brook Trail, and Bald Knob Cut Off Trail | Difficult | 3.5 | 4 | 500 |
| Brook Walk Via Turtleback Mtn Trail | Moderate | 2.5 | 1.8 | 370 |
| Lower and Upper Bridle Paths | Difficult | 3 | 5 | 900 |
| Lower Bridle Path and Turtleback Mountain Trail | Moderate | 2 | 2.5 | 403 |
| Lower Bridle Path, Faraway Mtn and Connector, and the Settlement Trail | Moderate | 2 | 3.2 | 505 |
| Mount Roberts | Difficult | 5 | 5.2 | 1,335 |
| Mount Roberts and Faraway Mtn | Difficult | 6 | 9 | 1,643 |
| Mount Roberts First Viewpoint | Moderate | 2 | 2.4 | 400 |
| Mount Roberts First Viewpoint (with Option to Summit) | Moderate (Difficult) | 2 (4) | 2.4 (5.2) | 400 (1,335) |
| Mount Shaw via Cold Springs Trail | Difficult | 6 | 7.7 | 1,804 |
| Oak Ridge Trail | Moderate | 2 | 2.3 | 300 |
| Turtleback Mountain | Difficult | 4 | 7.2 | 1,069 |
| Upper and Lower Bridle Paths | Moderate | 3 | 4 | 900 |
MORE INFORMATION
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Brook Walk via Turtleback Mtn Trail
Lower Bridle Path and Turtleback Mtn Trail
Bald Knob via Turtleback Mtn Trail
Oak Ridge Trail
Mount Roberts First Viewpoint
Oak Ridge Trail
Lower Bridle Path and Turtleback Mtn Trail
Lower Bridle Path, Faraway Mtn and Connector, and the Settlement Trail
Brook Walk via Turtleback Mtn Trail
Lower Bridle Path, Faraway Mtn and Connector, and the Settlement Trail
Bald Knob via Turtleback Mtn Trail, Shannon Brook Trail, and Bald Knob Cut Off Trail
Oak Ridge Trail
Mount Roberts First Viewpoint to Summit
Mount Roberts and Faraway Mtns
Lower and Upper Bridle Paths
Bald Knob via Turtleback Mtn Trail, Shannon Brook Trail, and Bald Knob Cut Off Trail
Mount Roberts
Turtleback Mtn
Bald Knob via Turtleback Mtn Trail
Upper and Lower Bridle Paths
Mount Shaw via Cold Springs Trail



















