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Gate 3A

Gate 3A at Quabbin Reservoir in Belchertown, Massachusetts is an easy 1.6 mile out-and-back hike down to Quabbin from the end of Warner St.

The trail starts off flat and then heads downhill along a gradual slope towards the water. Around mile 0.55 you'll hit a fork in the trail - stay right. Directly after the first fork, there will be a 2nd fork in the trail - stay left at this fork and you'll hit the water after about 0.1 miles.

From the shores of Quabbin you can see the Winsor Dam Trail to the southeast along with western views of the reservoir.

Parking
Parking for this gate can be found at the dead end of Warner St - do not park in front of the gate.

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

  • Gate 3A is an easy, 1.6-mile out-and-back trail in Belchertown, MA, leading to the Quabbin Reservoir from the end of Warner St.
  • The trail has two forks near mile 0.55; stay right at the first and left at the second to reach the water.
  • Parking is available at the dead end of Warner St (avoiding the gate), and dogs are prohibited on Quabbin trails.
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Distance
1.6 mi
Difficulty
Easy
Type
Out-and-Back
Est. Time
48 min
Elev. Gain
203'
Rating
0.0
Added
August 05, 2018
Updated
April 27, 2020

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Total Change
159'
Ascent
203'
Descent
200'
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Features

Vista / Lookout Point

Points of interest

  1. Parking

    42.291745, -72.371483
  2. Main Trailhead

    42.291757, -72.371335
  3. Stay right

    42.29525, -72.363014
    Stay right
  4. Stay left

    42.295475, -72.362311
    Stay left

Safety information

For your own safety: plan ahead, let someone know where you'll be, and hike at your own risk.

Availability

All seasons

Surface type

Dirt

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