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Panther Cave – Wright's Tower loop from Medford

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Panther Cave – Wright's Tower loop from Medford

Moderate

4.6

(8790)

10,989

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Panther Cave – Wright's Tower loop from Medford

02:13

8.34km

90m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 2, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Middlesex Fells Reservation

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.00 km

Panther Cave

Highlight • Cave

Kids will love the short hike to Panther Cave. This rock formation at 154 feet forms a small cave system perfect for exploring and bouldering.

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1.91 km

Pasture Hill

Highlight • Natural

Donate to the puppy for good luck! Good boy!

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4.18 km

Middle Reservoir Dike

Highlight • Lake

With a large trail system and beautiful lakes, Middlesex Fells Reservation is a great area for trailrunning and hiking as well.

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4.24 km

Causeway Between the Ponds

Highlight • Bridge

A beautiful shady walk up to a sunlight isthmus quiet, and serene

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5.91 km

Silver Mine Hill

Highlight • Summit

6.94 km

Rock Monster of Middlesex Fells

Highlight • Natural Monument

An open mouth and sharp teeth – that is definitely a Rock Monster, right? ;)

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7.65 km

View of Boston Skyline from Middlesex Fells Reservation

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is an elevated viewpoint near Wright Tower. It has a great view of the Boston skyline.

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7.68 km

Wright's Tower

Highlight • Monument

The view from Wright Tower is great, you have a nice view of Boston.
Easy to reach with a short hike.
Worth a visit.

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8.34 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.50 km

1.49 km

201 m

152 m

Surfaces

3.99 km

3.85 km

218 m

198 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Today

Monday 6 July

23°C

17°C

51 %

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Panther Cave – Wright's Tower loop from Medford

Panther Cave

Pasture Hill

Middle Reservoir Dike

Causeway Between the Ponds

Silver Mine Hill

Rock Monster of Middlesex Fells

View of Boston Skyline from Middlesex Fells Reservation

Wright's Tower

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