Easy
Massachusetts · United States
- Distance
- 5.2 km / 3.2 mi
- Elevation gain
- 114 m
- Typical duration
- 1 hr 15 min
Bancroft Castle
EasyMassachusetts · United States
- Distance
- 0.9 km (0.6 mi)
- Elevation gain
- 20 m (66 ft)
- Typical time
- 13 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Route type
- Point to point
- Highest point
- Not recorded
About Bancroft Castle
A short but steep walk up Gibbet Hill to explore the ruins of Bancroft's castle, a expansive westerly view, and Gibbet hill farm. Parking is available at Gibbet Hill Grill during off hours. There is very limited parking off of Rt-40.
Route map
Easy0.9 km20 m
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Know before you go
- Best season
- April to October
- Waymarked
- Not consistently
- Surface
- Mixed natural surface
- Dogs
- Not recorded, check locally
- Wheelchair access
- Not accessible
- Entrance fee
- No fee recorded
- Camping
- Not recorded
- Drinking water
- Carry your own
- Toilets
- Not recorded
- Mobile coverage
- Generally usable
- Parking
- Park at the trailhead, arrive early in high season
- Emergency
- 112 in Europe, 911 in North America
How this trail scores
Computed from distance, ascent, terrain features, surface and access data.
- Scenery
- 44/100
- Adventure
- 16/100
- Difficulty
- 3/100
- Accessibility
- 85/100
- Family
- 83/100
- Dogs
- 62/100
Terrain features, relief and photographic interest
Distance, ascent and how wild the ground is
Effort index from distance and climbing
Surface, gradient and ease of reaching it
Suitability for children who already walk
Access rules, terrain and water along the way
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