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Distance:
3.2 Miles / 5.1 km
Type:
Out-and-Back
Difficulty:
Easy
Time to Hike:
1 hour, ~36 minutes
Features:
Surface Type:
Dirt
Park:
Quabbin Reservoir
Town:
New Salem, Massachusetts
Directions:
42.520012, -72.280304
Added:
October 26, 2015
Updated:
April 27, 2020
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65 '

Total Change
302 '

Ascent
305 '

Descent

Gate 33 at Quabbin Reservoir in New Salem, Massachusetts is an easy 3.2-mile out-and-back trail to the water and back to parking.

Along the trail, you'll pass Bassett Pond to the east with Bassett Hill to the west. Just before reaching Quabbin Reservoir, you'll pass Old North Dana Road on your left -- stay to the right here to continue toward the water.

Parking
Parking can be found right at the gate on Route-122 at the coordinates provided.

Pets
Dogs are not allowed on any trails at Quabbin.

Explore 188 trails near New Salem, MA
  1. Parking

    42.520012, -72.280304
  2. Main Trailhead

    42.519842, -72.280341
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3.2 miles / 5.1 km
Trail added
October 26, 2015
Hiked on
October 26, 2015
Updated on
April 27, 2020

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