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Gate 30

Gate 30 at Quabbin Reservoir in New Salem, Massachusetts is an easy 0.8 mile out-and-back hike along a service road that runs through the norther woods of the reservoir.

The trail is most popular for the stone bridge that passes over a creek that feeds into Quabbin, which can be found just a hundred feet from the trailhead. During the Summer you can often find Fire Pink flowers lining the banks of the creek.

The trail itself continues much further than 0.4 miles one-way, but there's not much to see as the service road does not meet the water.

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Dogs are not allowed on any trails at Quabbin.
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Know Before You Go

  • Gate 30 in New Salem, MA offers an easy 0.8-mile round trip hike along a service road at Quabbin Reservoir.
  • The highlight of the trail is a stone bridge over a creek near the trailhead, with potential for Fire Pink flower sightings in the summer.
  • Dogs are prohibited on all trails within the Quabbin Reservoir area.
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Distance
0.8 mi
Difficulty
Easy
Type
Out-and-Back
Est. Time
24 min
Elev. Gain
46'
Rating
0.0
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Added
August 05, 2018
Updated
April 27, 2020

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Total Change
46'
Ascent
46'
Descent
40'

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Trails near New Salem, MA
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  2. Main Trailhead

    42.534413, -72.302172
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Hazards

Lyme and Other Tickborne Diseases (CDC)

Availability

All seasons

Surface type

Dirt

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