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2.4

Miles

3.8

KM

Point to Point

1,097' 335 m

High

685' 209 m

Low

88' 27 m

Up

494' 151 m

Down

5%

Avg Grade (3°)

17%

Max Grade (10°)

Dogs Unknown

Features Cave · Geological Significance · Historical Significance · River/Creek · Wildflowers · Wildlife

The forest and the parking area aren't signed, and may be difficult to find.

Description

This isn't so much a trail, as it is an old road (from when the old mills were up and running). The trail starts just beyond a gate, and heads westward. It follows a rough stretch of road, that appears to have been forgotten (by the DCR). The trail passes through a small patch of land, just outside the boundaries of the forest, then re-enters the forest.

The trail turns and follows Roaring Brook southward. The trail follows Roaring Brook, closely, and some parts of the trail may be washed out. The trail reaches the junction with Bridle Path (on the left), and continues southward (staying right). Here, if you look to your right, you can see the remains of an old stone bridge (that was probably once part of the main road). The trail continues to another old stone bridge and skirts around it, to cross over Horse Hill Brook.

The trail passes by a shallow cave (on the right), just above Roaring Brook Gorge. It continues, heading southward, until it reaches another set of stone bridge supports. The trail skirts around Crow Brook, to arrive at Main Road. The trail ends here, and you'll have to turn back.

Flora & Fauna

Flora: Eastern Hemlock, Beech.
Fungi: Chicken of the Woods Mushroom.
Fauna: Green Frogs, Mosquitoes, Black Flies.

Contacts

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David Smith

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Photos

The view, along Roaring Brook.
May 24, 2024 near Westham…, MA
Flat Rock stone bench.
May 24, 2024 near Westham…, MA
Mossy little waterfall, along Horse Hill Brook.
May 24, 2024 near Southam…, MA
Cave, just above Roaring Brook Gorge.
May 24, 2024 near Southam…, MA
So lucky, I found a 5-leaf clover.
May 24, 2024 near Westham…, MA
Chicken of the Woods Mushroom.
May 24, 2024 near Westham…, MA

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May 21, 2024
David Smith
13.5mi — 3h 51m
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