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Rock House Inner Loop Trail

The Rock House Inner Loop Trail is an easy 0.7 mile hike at the Rock House Reservation in West Brookfield, Massachusetts. The Rock House Shelter is a natural rock structure that was once used by Native Americans as a winter camp and is now used as a destination sight on this hiking trail. The trail leads around Carter Pond and over to the Rock House glacial deposit on the west side of the pond, before closing the loop back at the parking lot off of route 9.

On the north section of the trail is a small cabin-like structure which can be used to get away from the rain or have a picnic with a view of the pond below.
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  • Short, easy 0.7-mile loop trail in West Brookfield, MA suitable for beginner hikers.
  • Features the Rock House Shelter, a natural rock formation with Native American history.
  • Offers scenic views of Carter Pond and a small cabin structure for shelter or picnics.
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Distance
0.7 mi
Difficulty
Easy
Type
Loop
Est. Time
21 min
Elev. Gain
136'
Rating
0.0
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June 21, 2015
Updated
May 11, 2019

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Total Change
116'
Ascent
136'
Descent
136'

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  1. Parking

    42.268089, -72.198607
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  2. Main Trailhead

    42.268247, -72.198327
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Hazards

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Availability

Spring

Surface type

Dirt

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