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Hike to Dana Common
October 10, 2009
Price: $45.00
Time: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Join us as we hike
to Dana Common. Learn interesting facts about the Quabbin Reservior
and what was once known as the Swift River Valley. We'll 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 paved 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.
Trip
Includes:
- Lunch.
- Bottled water throughout tour duration.
- Quabbin
Reservoir information.
- Professional,
pleasant and well informed guides.
- Opportunity to
purchase books and hiking sticks.
Hiking activity rating: Easy
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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