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Quabbin Hike & Tour
A Step Back in
Time
Date: TBA
Price: $75.00
Whether it's the magnificent view from the New Salem overlook or the
vastness of the reservoir as seen from the Enfield lookout, the Quabbin
Reservoir has a great deal to offer visitors. Our trip will take you "A
Step Back in Time" to what was once known as the Swift River Valley. We
will stop by the visitors center in Belchertown, take in the views at
both the Enfield and New Salem lookouts, visit Quabbin Park Cemetery
where over 6,000 graves were relocated from the valley, hike into Dana
Common, one of the four towns lost to the Quabbin Reservoir, stop off
for lunch at the quaint Petersham Country Store, and visit the Swift
River Valley Historical Society.
Hiking portion of trip:
During your trip you will learn basic historical information about
the reservoir and how it became known as the accidental wilderness. Your
hike into Dana Common will be easy but lengthy, on a flat gravel surface
for approximately 3 miles, or 2 hours, round trip. Along the way your
guide will share with you several points of interest about the people
who once lived in the Swift River Valley and the sacrifices they made.
We also encourage you to explore the things that might be of interest to
you along the way.
Modified Quabbin Trip (minimal walking if desired)
A
Step Back in Time
A modified version of our Quabbin Hike & Tour, this trip takes a more
leisurely "Step Back in Time" to what was formerly known as the Swift
River Valley. We'll follow the path of the previous trip, providing all
of the scenery and history along the way but replacing our walk into
Dana Common with a slide presentation held at the Visitors Center in
Belchertown and adding a stroll out to Windsor dam (if desired). We will
take in the views at both the Enfield and New Salem lookouts, visit the
Quabbin Park Cemetery where over 6,000 graves were relocated from the
Valley, stop off for lunch at the Petersham Country store, and visit the
Swift River Valley Historical Society. This trip is modified for those
who do not wish to take an active 3-mile hike.
Number of Days: 1 full day
This trip includes:
- Transportation to and from departure point.
- Bottled
water throughout tour duration.
- Quabbin Reservoir
information.
- Lunch.
- Professional, pleasant and
well informed guides.
- Opportunity to purchase books and hiking sticks.
To get
further information or to sign-up for either of these trips email us
info@activebynature.com
or call (978) 928-3306.
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