Pilgrim Spring Trail
A three-quarter-mile loop trail leads through a recovering pine and oak forest.
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Pilgrim Spring Trail Details
One of the first tasks for the Cape's Pilgrim settlers was to find fresh water: this easy, three-quarter-mile loop trail leads through a recovering pine and oak forest to a marker that commemorates the Pilgrims' exploration of this area in search of this precious resource.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
0.75 miles
Estimated time
20 minutes
Region
N/A
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