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Gate 16

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Distance:
1.2 Miles / 1.9 km
Type:
Out-and-Back
Difficulty:
Easy
Time to Hike:
~36 minutes
Features:
Surface Type:
Dirt
Park:
Quabbin Reservoir
Town:
Shutesbury, Massachusetts
Directions:
42.449383, -72.387884
Added:
August 05, 2018
Updated:
January 17, 2022
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187'

Total Change
204'

Ascent
204'

Descent

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Gate 16

Gate 16 at Quabbin Reservoir in Shutesbury, Massachusetts is an easy 1.2 mile out-and-back hike down to the northwestern shores of Quabbin.

The trail starts off at a large parking lot across the street from Prescott Rd, along Route-202 and cuts through the woods before hitting a service road. When you hit the service road, take a right-hand turn and continue hiking downhill until you reach the water. Around mile 0.4, you'll pass another trail/service road, but stay left to continue heading downhill.

At the end of the trail is a popular fishing spot - which requires a state fishing license.

The hike back uphill is fairly gradual, hence the easy difficulty.

Pets
Dogs are not allowed on any trails at Quabbin.
Explore 208 trails near Shutesbury, MA
  1. Parking

    42.449383, -72.387884
  2. Main Trailhead

    42.449393, -72.387592
  3. Vista at the end of Gate 16

    42.442773, -72.380712
    Vista at the end of Gate 16
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