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Field and Forest Trail

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Round Trip
2.7 miles
4.3 kilometers

Elevation Gain
The total amount of vertical ascent (uphill climbing) on a hike. This is cumulative gain, totalling the elevation change of the uphill segments from a round-trip hike.
400 feet
121.9 meters

Route Type
A hiking trail may be classified as a Loop, Out and Back, Point to Point, Bushwhack, or Multi-day Thru Hike, with some destinations having more than one of these ways as a hiking option.
  • Out and Back
  • Point to Point
Round Trip
2.7 miles
4.3 kilometers

Route Type
A hiking trail may be classified as a Loop, Out and Back, Point to Point, Bushwhack, or Multi-day Thru Hike, with some destinations having more than one of these ways as a hiking option
  • Out and Back
  • Point to Point
Elevation
The height of the summit or destination, from sea level.
Elevation Gain
The total amount of vertical ascent (uphill climbing) on a hike. This is cumulative gain, totalling the elevation change of the uphill segments from a round-trip hike.
400 feet
121.9 meters

Round Trip
2.7 miles
4.3 kilometers

Route Type
A hiking trail may be classified as a Loop, Out and Back, Point to Point, Bushwhack, or Multi-day Thru Hike, with some destinations having more than one of these ways as a hiking option
  • Out and Back
  • Point to Point
Elevation
The total amount of vertical ascent (uphill climbing) on a hike. This is cumulative gain, totalling the elevation change of the uphill segments from a round-trip hike.
Elevation Gain
The total amount of vertical ascent (uphill climbing) on a hike. This is cumulative gain, totalling the elevation change of the uphill segments from a round-trip hike.
400 feet
121.9 meters

trail highlights
trail features
trail category
No Summit View
Water Crossings
Trail Junctions
Short

About

**The trail is open, but now follows a different route 0.75 miles in from the Lewis-Wadhams Road. Heavy logging made it necessary to close off the old path through the pasture. Instead, the trail takes a 0.35 mile detour up a hill and skirts most of the damage done by the logging.** - Champlain Area Trails (CATS)

The Field and Forest Trail passes under open hardwoods, crosses a creek, and goes through rolling fields with views of the surrounding mountains. The trail can be done as a point-to-point or as an out-and-back, depending on if you leave a car at the opposite trailhead.

Key takeaways

  • Distance: 2.7 miles point to point
  • Elevation gain: Around 400 feet
  • Hike includes trail junctions and a water crossing

Hiking the Field and Forest Trail

As you enter the forest, take the left fork, cross an old beaver dam, and go through forest and fields to Boquet River Trailhead. Turn left for a half mile walk to Wadhams. The Boquet River Trailhead is a half mile north of Wadhams on county Route 10. There are options for linking other trails that connect to this one. Grab a trail map from CATS, and plan your adventure.

Find more legendary trails in the Lake Champlain Region

Want to find more hikes in the Lake Champlain Region’s open spaces? With the Lake Champlain Region’s extensive trail network, there are endless options to choose from!

How to get there

The east trailhead is shared with the Bobcat Trail at the end of Ferris Road.

Emergency Information
If you get lost or injured, remain calm and stay put. If you have cell service, call 911 or the DEC Forest Ranger Dispatch, 833-NYS-RANGERS (833-697-7264).
 
Plan ahead and hike smart. Bring a map, extra food, water, and warm clothing, and check the weather before you go. Stay aware of your surroundings and landmarks. If you get turned around, don’t panic—stop, think, and stay where you are. Let someone know your route and expected return time.
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