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Hill Trail

The Hill Trail at Quabbin Reservoir in Ware, Massachusetts, is an easy 1.7 mile loop hike that brings you through the forest just north of the Quabbin observation tower.

The trail ends at the parking lot for the observation tower; however, you can hike back down Quabbin Hill Road back to parking.

Lookout Point: At the parking lot for the Quabbin observation tower, you'll find a clearing with a view looking northwest from Quabbin.

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

  • Hill Trail is an easy, 1.7-mile loop located in Ware, MA, near the Quabbin Reservoir observation tower.
  • The trail offers a forest hike and connects to a lookout point at the Quabbin observation tower parking lot with northwest views.
  • Dogs are prohibited on all Quabbin trails, including the Hill Trail.
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Distance
1.7 mi
Difficulty
Easy
Type
Loop
Est. Time
51 min
Elev. Gain
219'
Rating
0.0
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Added
August 16, 2016
Updated
April 27, 2020

Weather Forecast

Overnight
Low 16°F
Mostly Cloudy
Friday
High 30°F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low 21°F
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Snow
Saturday
High 36°F
Light Snow Likely
Saturday Night
Low 25°F
Chance Light Snow then Mostly Cloudy
Sunday
High 33°F
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Snow
Sunday Night
Low 17°F
Slight Chance Light Snow then Mostly Cloudy
M.L. King Jr. Day
High 30°F
Mostly Sunny
Monday Night
Low 10°F
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
High 19°F
Mostly Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low 5°F
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High 22°F
Mostly Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low 13°F
Slight Chance Light Snow
Thursday
High 31°F
Slight Chance Light Snow

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Total Change
120'
Ascent
219'
Descent
223'

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Features

Vista / Lookout Point

Points of interest

  1. Parking

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  2. Main Trailhead

    42.303515, -72.33643
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For your own safety: plan ahead, let someone know where you'll be, and hike at your own risk.

Hazards

Lyme and Other Tickborne Diseases (CDC)

Availability

All seasons

Surface type

Dirt

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