Gate 31 at Quabbin Reservoir in New Salem, Massachusetts is an easy 2.5-mile out-and-back trail located on Regulating Dam Rd off of Route 112.
There are several side trails located along this gate - some leading out to the water and some to other gates and long abandoned roads. The road itself leads roughly 1 mile from the gate down to the boat launch, across a small island and to the other side of the tip of Quabbin.
From the opposite shore its a roughly 0.6 mile walk up to Orange-Millington Rd (Gate 29). The Gate 29 entrance on 202 is roughly 1 mile from the intersection.
Parking
Depending on the season, parking is available by the first gate a short distance from Route 112. Additional parking is located by the boat launch depending on access/season.
Pets
Dogs are not allowed on any trails at Quabbin.
There are several side trails located along this gate - some leading out to the water and some to other gates and long abandoned roads. The road itself leads roughly 1 mile from the gate down to the boat launch, across a small island and to the other side of the tip of Quabbin.
From the opposite shore its a roughly 0.6 mile walk up to Orange-Millington Rd (Gate 29). The Gate 29 entrance on 202 is roughly 1 mile from the intersection.
Parking
Depending on the season, parking is available by the first gate a short distance from Route 112. Additional parking is located by the boat launch depending on access/season.
Pets
Dogs are not allowed on any trails at Quabbin.
