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Quabbin Nature Walk Trail

The Quabbin Nature Walk Trail is a small 0.7 out-and-back hike that starts around the corner from parking at the Goodnough Dike at Quabbin Reservoir.

This is a very easy trail but over grown and not maintained during the summer.

Dogs are not allowed at Quabbin. Parking can be found Old Ware-Enfield Rd at the Goodnough Dike lot.

Lookout Point
As you follow the trail to the northern section of the loop, you'll find signs for a lookout point. To find it, follow the yellow blazes out to a small lookout that sits above the dike.

Parking
Parking can be found along Old Ware-Enfield Rd by the entrance to the Goodnough Dike Trail. Hikers must walk in on the Goodnough Dike Loop Trail for about 0.15 to 0.2-miles to reach this trailhead.

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

  • The Quabbin Nature Walk Trail is an easy, 0.7-mile out-and-back trail near the Goodnough Dike at Quabbin Reservoir in Ware, MA, but it is often overgrown and unmaintained in the summer.
  • Parking is available on Old Ware-Enfield Rd at the Goodnough Dike lot, requiring a short walk on the Goodnough Dike Loop Trail to reach the Quabbin Nature Walk trailhead.
  • Dogs are prohibited on all trails within the Quabbin Reservoir area, including the Quabbin Nature Walk Trail.
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Distance
0.7 mi
Difficulty
Easy
Type
Out-and-Back
Est. Time
21 min
Elev. Gain
89'
Rating
0.0
Added
September 04, 2017
Updated
April 27, 2020

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Total Change
82'
Ascent
89'
Descent
114'
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Features

Vista / Lookout Point
Biking

Points of interest

  1. Parking

    42.29357, -72.308907
  2. Main Trailhead

    42.294625, -72.305682

Safety information

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

Availability

Summer

Surface type

Dirt

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0.7 miles / 1.1 km
June 09, 2018
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