Middle Fowler Trail
Hikers ascent to the east, crossing open ledges between Little and Big Peaked Mountains.
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Middle Fowler Trail Details
From the South Branch Pond road, hikers ascent to the east, crossing open ledges between Little and Big Peaked Mountains. At mile 3.0 the trail junctions with the Barrell Ridge Trail. Continue, crossing the broad saddle between Barrell Ridge and North Traveler Mountain. After crossing a small brook (twice) the trail reaches the Middle Fowler Pond. The trail continues, crossing the outlet of Middle Fowler Pond and junctions with Lower Fowler Pond Trail.
Difficulty
Moderate
Distance
5.5 miles
Estimated time
6 hours
Region
N/A
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Middle Fowler Trail
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0.1 mi away
South Branch Pond
The Park's largest campground and is popular with families who return year after year.
0.1 mi away
South Branch Mountain Trail
The trail leads to the partially wooded North Peak before descending and ascending to the South Peak.
0.2 mi away
The Traveler
The complete loop utilizes three other trails - Pogy Notch, Center Ridge Trail, and the North Traveler Trail.
0.4 mi away
Ledges Trail
Always hiked as a loop, the complete trail is 1.2 miles and utilizes part of the South Branch Road.
0.7 mi away
South Branch Falls Trail
The trail descends gradually through poplar and birch trees to the edge of a deep ravine.
