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Distance:
0.6 Miles / 1.0 km
Type:
Out-and-Back
Difficulty:
Easy
Time to Hike:
~18 minutes
Features:
Surface Type:
Dirt
Park:
Quabbin Reservoir
Town:
Ware, Massachusetts
Directions:
42.304145, -72.337293
Added:
June 05, 2019
Updated:
April 27, 2020
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77 '

Total Change
89 '

Ascent
89 '

Descent

The Quabbin Hill Trail at Quabbin Reservoir in Ware, Massachusetts is an easy 0.4-mile out-and-back trail that leads to the top of Quabbin Hill.

This short trail follows a wide path to the summit of Quabbin Hill. The summit provides a view of the Winsor Dam and the State Police Barracks.

The trail is unmarked, but very easy to follow and most of the entire trail is visible along the route.

Parking
Parking is available by the rotary on Administration Road and at the trail head itself.

Pets
Dogs are not allowed on any trails at Quabbin.

Biking
Biking is allowed on this trail.

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  1. Parking

    42.304145, -72.337293
  2. Main Trailhead

    42.304244, -72.337442
  3. View of Quabbin from the trail

    42.303122, -72.341386
    View of Quabbin from the trail
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0.6 miles / 1.0 km
Trail added
June 05, 2019
Hiked on
May 06, 2019
Updated on
April 27, 2020
0.6 miles / 1.0 km
June 23, 2019
Great views for such a short hike. This is a little-known spot at Quabbin.
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